Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-20
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 piechart and table illustrates the data of a survey of library users at a university.
Overall, in terms of categories full time undergraduate users are with highest proportion to attend library, whereas Academic staff is exact opposit in strength. Although, large number of users are very satisfied with helpfullness of staff whereas Avability of journals comes first to disatisfy users.
Looking first at the information provided in pie chart shows that full time undergraduate users are with highest proportion in categories with 44%; however, Academic staff is having lowest proportion with 7%. categories of distance learning users have 7%, which is exact half of Part time postgraduate.
Turning to the data of table which shows that helpfulness of staff which provide a accurate facility where 95 users are satisfied with highest number whereas availability of journals leads to dissatisfaction with 20 users. Library opening hours and helpfulness of staff were only services with zero users who were not satisfied.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers the main features of both the chart and the table. You successfully identified the highest and lowest categories in the pie chart and highlighted the key satisfaction/dissatisfaction trends in the table. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For instance, you mention that distance learning users are 'exact half of Part time postgraduate' but do not provide the actual figures to support this comparison. To reach a higher band, ensure you consistently use the data provided to support your observations. The overview is present but could be more clearly integrated to highlight the most significant trends rather than just listing categories.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some cohesive devices like 'Overall', 'Although', and 'Turning to', which assist in moving between ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing and mechanical transitions. For example, the sentence 'Looking first at the information provided in pie chart shows that...' is grammatically disjointed, making the progression feel slightly forced. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each sentence flows naturally into the next would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'dissatisfaction', and 'categories'. However, there are several instances of inaccurate word choice and spelling errors, such as 'piechart' (pie chart), 'helpfullness' (helpfulness), 'Avability' (availability), and 'opposit' (opposite). These errors are noticeable and occasionally distract the reader. To improve, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensure you proofread for common spelling mistakes. Expanding your range to include more sophisticated collocations related to data description would also be beneficial.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that affect clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('The piechart and table illustrates'), missing articles ('in pie chart'), and awkward sentence construction ('Academic staff is having lowest proportion'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to lower the score. You should focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles in academic writing. Attempting more complex structures is good, but ensure they are grammatically sound before using them in your final response.
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