Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-21
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 presented pie chart compares the categories of the library users at a university and the table illustrates the satisfaction level regarding various facilities of the library.
As seen in the diagram, full-time undergraduate is a category of users that utilises the library optimum, 44% of the proportion
is occupied by them. Second highest users of the library are full-time postgraduates, they occupy 25% in the chart and part-time postgraduates cover 16% of the proportion. Whereas, other categories such as distance learning of all courses and academic staff occupies 8% and 7%, these are the categories which uses library the least.
According to the depicted table, 65% of the users are very satisfied and 35% of the users are fairly satisfied and most of the users are very satisfied with the helpfulness of staff, only 5% of the users feel fairly satisfied.These are the only two facilities with no complaints regarding dissatisfaction. Furthermore, 20% of the users are not satisfied with availability of journals,19% of the users are not satisfied with the wifi service and 10% of the users for availability of books.
To sum up, most of the library users are students and various prospects of library need improvement regarding availability of books, journals and wifi
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
You have successfully identified the main features of both the chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with relevant data. However, the analysis of the table is slightly disjointed. While you mention the satisfaction levels, the comparison between the categories of users and the specific facility feedback could be more integrated. To reach a higher band, ensure that you not only report the figures but also draw more explicit comparisons between the different categories of facilities, rather than just listing the percentages. Overall, you have covered all parts of the prompt effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a summary. You use some cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'furthermore', and 'to sum up' to link ideas. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical, and the paragraphing could be improved by separating the chart analysis from the table analysis more distinctly. The referencing is generally clear, but the flow between sentences in the second paragraph is slightly repetitive in structure. Improving the variety of linking words would enhance the overall cohesion of the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'utilises', 'proportion', and 'depicted'. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'utilises the library optimum' (should be 'optimally') and 'various prospects of library' (should be 'aspects'). While you successfully convey the meaning, the range of vocabulary is somewhat limited to basic descriptive terms. To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic collocations and synonyms to avoid repeating words like 'users' and 'categories' throughout the response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'full-time undergraduate is a category' (should be plural 'undergraduates are'), 'these are the categories which uses' (subject-verb agreement error: 'use'), and punctuation issues, such as missing spaces after periods. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent punctuation will significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.
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