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 illustration explains the outcome of the report of library users at a educational institute.
The report tells about the categories of library users, in which distance learning has the least percentage in total share and full time undergraduates have the highest amount of share among all the categories. Most of the users are very satisfied with assistance of staff members and where some are not satisfied with availability of journals.
Firstly, from the overall share, percentage of full time undergraduates is 44%, whereas full time postgraduates have 25%. Furthermore, part time postgraduates are at the third spot with 16%. At last, distance learning and academic staff have the share of 8% and 7% respectively.
In addition, 65% of user are very satisfied in library opening hours, 35% are fairly satisfied and not even a 1% of people are not satisfied in opening hours of library. 95% of users very satisfied with the help of staff, whereas 5% are just satisfied. 50% of users are satisfied with availability of books, 40% are just satisfied and 10% are not satisfied. 45% of users are very happy about availability of journals, 35% are just satisfied and 20% are not. At last, 48% and 33% of users are very satisfied and just satisfied with performance of wi-fi respectively, and 19% are unhappy about it.
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 all parts of the task by summarizing the categories of users and the satisfaction levels. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the highest and lowest user categories and the satisfaction trends. However, the overview is somewhat weak; it would be better to include a clear summary statement in the introduction or as a separate paragraph that highlights the most significant trends across both data sets. While the data is presented accurately, the comparison between categories could be more analytical rather than just listing percentages. To improve, ensure you synthesize the information rather than simply reporting each figure sequentially.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organized into distinct paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use some cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'Furthermore', and 'In addition' to link ideas. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical or repetitive. The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the connection between the two different data sets (categories vs. satisfaction) could be smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate, but ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence to improve the overall flow and structure of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'outcome', 'categories', and 'respectively'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'educational institute' (usually 'academic institution') and 'not even a 1% of people' (which is slightly awkward phrasing). You rely on basic descriptors like 'very satisfied' and 'just satisfied' repeatedly. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more varied synonyms and precise academic vocabulary to describe trends and proportions, such as 'a significant proportion' or 'a marginal percentage'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as '65% of user are' (should be 'users are') and 'not even a 1% of people are not satisfied in opening hours' (should be 'with opening hours'). There are also minor issues with articles and prepositions throughout the text. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent use of prepositions will help improve your accuracy.
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