Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The provided pie chart illustrates the distribution of library users and the table shows the user satisfaction percentage of various library facilities.

Overall, it shows how library users are satisfied with the current level of services. Among all the services, the helpfulness of staffs are the mostly appreciated function. In contrast, availability of journals is the poorest category among others.

Most of the library users are the full-time undergraduates. Almost 44% of the total library users are the undergraduate students. After that, there are 25% of full-time postgraduates and 16% of part-time postgraduates using the library. Rest of the 15% users are the academic staffs or the distant learners.

Based on the user satisfaction data, the library staffs are really helpful towards their users. Almost 95% users are very satisfied with their services and only 5% of total users are fairly satisfied. In contrast, 20% people are not satisfied with their availability of journals and only 35% are fairly satisfied. Another important factor is that, their reliability of wi-fi is not good. Only 48% people find it useful and 35% people are fairly satisfied with the current condition.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified and reported the main features of both the chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with relevant data from the prompt. However, the response could be improved by making more direct comparisons between the categories. For instance, when discussing the satisfaction levels, you could have explicitly contrasted the high satisfaction with staff against the lower satisfaction with journals. Additionally, ensure that all data points are accurately represented; for example, the distinction between 'very satisfied' and 'fairly satisfied' is handled well, but the overall summary could be more analytical by grouping similar trends together rather than listing them sequentially.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized into distinct paragraphs, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs focusing on user categories and satisfaction levels respectively. The use of cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'Most of', and 'After that' helps guide the reader through the information. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the flow between sentences could be improved by using more varied linking phrases. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct data sets, which aids readability. Overall, the progression of ideas is clear and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'distribution', 'satisfaction percentage', and 'academic staffs'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'staffs' (staff is an uncountable noun) and 'mostly appreciated' (should be 'most appreciated'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning clearly, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for a higher band. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and avoiding repetitive phrasing when describing data trends.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is generally effective. However, there are several grammatical errors that persist throughout the text, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('helpfulness of staffs are', '95% users are') and article usage ('the availability of journals'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. To reach a higher band, focus on ensuring consistent subject-verb agreement and refining the use of articles and prepositions in your descriptive sentences.

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