Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-22

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 6.5)

The chart depicts the variety of library users at the university and the table signifies the user satisfaction level for various amenities.

Overall, full-time undergraduates constitute the major proportion of users with the academic staff accounting for the least. Users are the most content with the helping nature of the staff and are the least satisfied the availability of journals.

The pie chart illustrates that full time graduates represent the highest proportion(44%) amongst the library users, followed by the full-time post graduates accounting for 25%. The part-time graduates constitute 16% of the total percentage, while the users of distance learning courses and the academic staff represent a lower proportion of 8% and 7% respectively.

In terms or satisfaction, 95% of the users are most content with the assisting nature of the working members followed 65% with the library opening timings and 50% with the feasibility of books. 48% of the users are most satisfied with the reliability of wifi and least proportion of users(45%) with the journal availability. A moderate satisfaction is represented by 40% of the users for the books availability and only 5% are mediocrely content with the helpfulness of the staff. Around 20% are not satisfied with the availability of journals, while none are dissatisfied by the library timings and nature of the staff.

AI examiner evaluation

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, there are some inaccuracies in your interpretation of the table data. For instance, you mention '5% are mediocrely content with the helpfulness of the staff', which misinterprets the data provided in the prompt. Additionally, the distinction between 'satisfied' and 'not satisfied' is slightly muddled in your description of the table. To improve, ensure that you double-check the figures against the labels to avoid misrepresenting the data, as accuracy is a key component of Task Achievement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'In terms of', 'followed by', and 'while' to connect your ideas. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two different data sets. However, some transitions could be smoother, and the flow between sentences in the final paragraph is slightly mechanical. Overall, the information is presented in a coherent manner, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your points clearly, using terms like 'constitute', 'proportion', and 'amenities'. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'mediocrely content' and 'feasibility of books', which sound unnatural in this context. While you attempt to use a variety of vocabulary, some phrasing is slightly repetitive. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations and academic vocabulary that fits the context of data reporting more naturally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. Most of your sentences are clear and easy to understand. There are some minor grammatical errors, such as 'least satisfied the availability' (missing 'with') and 'In terms or satisfaction' (typo). Additionally, some phrasing is slightly awkward, such as 'least proportion of users(45%) with the journal availability'. Despite these occasional errors, your grammar does not impede communication, and you maintain a good level of control throughout the text.

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