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 pie chart and tabular presentation illustrate the information about the results of a survey of library users at a university.
After analysing, it is evident that the maximum library users was full-time undergraduate noticed as 44%. Followed by, full-time postgraduate that was 25%. More than 15% of part-time postgraduate individuals uses library. 8% of people was in distance learning from all courses was users of library. Less than 10% of acadm academic-staffs use library.
Moving towards tabular presentation, 65% of individuals was very satisfied with library opening hours, whereas, 35% of people was fairly satisfied satisfied. With the helpfulness of staff 95% of people was st very satisfied, only 5% of individuals was fairly satisfied. 50% of people stas satisfied with availability of books, while 10% of pupler users was not st satisfied. More than 30% of people satisfied with availability of journals, whereas 20% of individuals was not satisfied. Less than 48% 50% of users was very satisfied with reliability of wi-fi, while, 19% of people was not satisfied.
From an overall perspective, it is clearly seen that max maximum percentage of library users was full-time undergraduate and maximum number of individuals was satisfied with library opening hours.
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 both the pie chart and the table. Key features are identified, such as the dominant user category (full-time undergraduates) and the high satisfaction levels regarding staff helpfulness. However, the report lacks a clear, analytical overview of the data. While the main features are mentioned, the comparison between categories is somewhat mechanical. The data reporting is generally accurate, but the lack of a cohesive summary paragraph at the start or end limits the development of the response. To improve, ensure that the overview highlights the most significant trends rather than just listing figures.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organized into three paragraphs, which is appropriate for this task. There is a logical progression from the pie chart to the table. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and mechanical (e.g., 'Moving towards', 'From an overall perspective'). Some sentences are disjointed, such as 'Followed by, full-time postgraduate that was 25%,' which lacks a proper subject. Paragraphing is present, but the internal flow within paragraphs could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect ideas more fluidly rather than simply listing data points.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There are several spelling errors, such as 'acadm' and 'pupler', and some awkward phrasing like 'maximum library users was full-time undergraduate'. The range of vocabulary is limited to basic descriptors. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise academic vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'accounted for', 'constituted', or 'the majority of'. Additionally, ensure that you proofread for basic spelling and word-choice errors to avoid distracting the reader.
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 occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('maximum library users was', '8% of people was') and awkward sentence construction ('More than 15% of part-time postgraduate individuals uses library'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some sentences missing necessary articles or containing repetitive words due to editing errors ('satisfied satisfied', 'st very satisfied'). Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage will significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.
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