Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-18

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The chart and table below show the results of a survey of library users at a university.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Categories of library users

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The pie chart and table illustrates the information collected from library users at a university.

Overall, the chart shows the types of learners at the library. It was reported that more than half of library usage was done the full-time bachelors and full-time masters students. The table displays the information of a survey where users were asked question regarding library satisfaction.

The biggest chunk of users was from the undergraduates of 44%, postgraduates with 25% and part-time postgraduates with 16%. It was collected that lowest usage was 8 and 7 percent from distant learners and academic staff respectively.

The least spread outs views were about library opening hours and helpfulness of staff where the students who were very satisfied 65 and 95 and others were fairly. Availability of books and journals had some students not satisfied from 10 and 20 percent from both and others were satisfied with a proportion of very satisfied are 50 and 40 percent and fairly satisfied were 45 and 35 percent respectively. Reliability of internet was the last metric where 48 percent and 33 percent of the students reported that they were satisfied but the other disagreed with them.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the chart and table. You provided a clear overview and included relevant data points to support your summary. However, the report lacks a clear comparison between the categories. For example, you list the percentages for undergraduates and postgraduates but do not explicitly contrast them. Additionally, the description of the table data is somewhat confusing; phrases like 'least spread outs views' and the way you list percentages make it difficult for the reader to follow the trends in satisfaction. To improve, ensure you group related data logically and use comparative language (e.g., 'significantly higher than') to highlight differences rather than just listing figures.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate. For instance, the transition 'The least spread outs views were about...' is awkward and does not clearly link to the previous paragraph. Referencing is also inconsistent; in the final paragraph, it is unclear what 'the other' refers to when discussing satisfaction levels. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'in contrast', 'furthermore', 'consequently') and ensure that pronouns and references clearly point back to their intended subjects.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have an adequate range of vocabulary to convey the main points, such as 'proportion', 'metric', and 'satisfaction'. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice and awkward phrasing, such as 'The least spread outs views' and 'It was collected that lowest usage was'. These errors occasionally make the meaning slightly unclear. To improve, work on using more precise collocations and academic phrasing. Avoid informal phrasing like 'biggest chunk' and instead use more formal alternatives like 'the largest proportion' or 'the majority'. Expanding your range of descriptive adjectives and adverbs will also help improve the precision of your report.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. For example, 'The pie chart and table illustrates' contains a subject-verb agreement error (should be 'illustrate'). There are also issues with preposition usage and sentence construction, such as 'asked question regarding' (missing an article) and 'the students who were very satisfied 65 and 95 and others were fairly'. These errors are noticeable throughout the text. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and ensuring that your complex sentences are constructed accurately without losing the main point.

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