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 and table illustrate types of library users and their satisfaction respectively from the outcomes of a survey conducted on university students using library.
Overall, majorly the study is used by full-time students and the user mostly being satisfied about the service provided by the facility with there being minor unprecedented cases.
Just under half of the people vising the library consist of full-time undergrade students. While postgraduate students made up to two-fifths of the library user, with full-time and part-time students being 25% and 16% respectively. Remaining divided almost equally amongst academic staff and distance learning students being near 7% each.
Although, the most satisfactory service was the helpfulness of staff with 95% being very satisfied. The availability of books and journals was a major issue with 10% and 20% not satisfied user respectively. library opening hours being fairly satisfactory at the very least. Reliability of Wi-Fi was not very much as approximately one-fifths
of the students were not satisfied with it.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers the main features of the data, including the breakdown of user categories and satisfaction levels. However, there are inaccuracies in data interpretation. For instance, you state that 'full-time undergrade students' make up just under half, but the chart shows 'Undergraduate' as a single category. Furthermore, the calculation of percentages for staff and distance learners is slightly imprecise. While you identify the main trends, the analysis would be stronger if you grouped the data more logically and ensured the figures cited directly match the provided labels. The overview is present but could be more clearly linked to the specific data points provided in the table.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, moving from user categories to satisfaction levels. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'While', 'Although', and 'Furthermore', though some transitions feel slightly mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, but the flow between sentences is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing, such as 'with there being minor unprecedented cases'. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct datasets, which helps the reader follow the structure of the report. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words to connect ideas more fluidly.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'satisfactory', 'reliability', and 'outcomes'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, 'majorly the study is used' is non-standard, and 'not very much' is too informal for an academic report. Additionally, 'unprecedented cases' is an incorrect usage in this context; 'isolated incidents' or 'minor exceptions' would be more appropriate. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey meaning, but lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow, such as 'the user mostly being satisfied' (should be 'users were mostly satisfied') and 'not satisfied user respectively' (should be 'users'). Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent, and there are issues with article usage and prepositional phrases. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focusing on proofreading for basic agreement and pluralization would significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.
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