Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-19
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 displays the proportion of library user's, whereas the table provides the Information on satisfaction of five different users in library.
Overall, full-time undergraduates accounted for the largest proportion, while academic staff utilized the library the least among all five categories. Furthermore, users were most satisfied with helpfulness of staff, however they are least happy with availability of journals.
It can be seen that library was mostly utilized by full-time undergraduates at 44% of total users. Whereas, library was barely used by academic staff at 7%. Second high users were full-time postgraduates at 25%. Part-time postgraduates accessed library two fold more than distance learning, at 16%.
In terms of satisfaction, People were mostly satisfied with staffs helpfulness at 95%. Additionally, they delighted by library opening hours at 65%However, most of the individuals were not pleased with availability of journals, similar response was seen in reliability of wi-fi at 48% satisfaction. Next, they were almost 50% content with availability of books.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the pie chart and the table. You successfully identified the main features, such as the highest and lowest user categories and the most/least satisfying aspects of the library. The comparisons are clear, such as noting that full-time undergraduates accounted for the largest proportion and that part-time postgraduates accessed the library 'two fold more' than distance learners. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are accurately transcribed; for instance, ensure the distinction between categories is always clear. The overview is effective and provides a good summary of the trends presented in the visual data.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organized into clear paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on the chart and the table respectively. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Overall', 'Furthermore', 'It can be seen that', and 'In terms of'. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical or grammatically awkward, such as 'similar response was seen in reliability of wi-fi'. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct data sets, which helps the reader follow the information easily. Improving the variety of linking phrases would further enhance the flow of the essay.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'utilized', 'satisfied', and 'availability'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'staffs helpfulness' (should be 'staff helpfulness') and 'they delighted by' (should be 'they were delighted by'). Additionally, 'two fold more' is slightly awkward; 'twice as much' would be more natural. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning clearly, it lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher bands. Focusing on accurate collocations and avoiding repetitive phrasing will help improve this score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, including missing articles ('in library' should be 'in the library'), punctuation issues (a missing space after '65%'), and subject-verb agreement errors ('library user's' should be 'library users'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication. To improve, pay closer attention to article usage and ensure that complex sentences are constructed accurately. The attempt to use varied structures is evident, but the frequency of minor errors prevents a higher score in this category.
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