Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-24

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 graphical representation demonstrates the information related to the number of library users at university that has been recorded by a survey. Data is given in the form of percentage

Overall, figures depict the various categories of library users and also their satisfaction level. most the users were full time undergraduate and the least were academic staff. moreover, most of the users were satisfied by the facilities in library.

44% of users were full time undergraduate. moreover, the share of full-time postgraduate was 25%. students who were part time postgraduate their share was 16%. the least number of users are those who were academic staff and doing distance learning. they were approximately7.5%.

65% of users were very much satisfied and 40% were fairly satisfied with library opening hours. however,95% were very satisfied and 5% were fairly satisfied by helpfulness of staff. none of the pupils were not satisfied with them. 50% was satisfied, 40% was fairly satisfied and 10% were not satisfied by availability of books. 45% was very satisfied,35% was fairly satisfied and 20% were not satisfied in case of availability of journals.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the data, including the breakdown of user categories and satisfaction levels. However, the response lacks a clear, analytical overview. While you mention that most users were satisfied, you could improve by highlighting the most significant contrast, such as the high satisfaction with staff helpfulness versus the lower satisfaction regarding book availability. Additionally, the data interpretation is slightly inaccurate; for instance, you state 65% and 40% for opening hours, which exceeds 100% when combined, suggesting a misreading of the chart. To reach a higher band, ensure your summary synthesises the data rather than just listing percentages.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some cohesive devices like 'moreover' and 'however' to link ideas. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or repetitive. The transition between the two distinct datasets (user categories and satisfaction levels) could be smoother. Furthermore, the paragraphing is a bit fragmented; the third paragraph is quite short and could be better integrated into the overall flow. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring a more cohesive progression between sentences would enhance the clarity of your report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'graphical representation', 'categories', and 'satisfaction level'. However, the range is somewhat limited and repetitive. There are some errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'none of the pupils were not satisfied', which is confusing due to the double negative. To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary to describe trends and proportions, such as 'the majority of', 'a significant proportion', or 'the lowest percentage'. Expanding your lexical range will help you convey information with greater precision and sophistication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'most the users were', 'the least number of users are'), missing articles, and punctuation errors (e.g., 'approximately7.5%'). Additionally, there are inconsistencies in tense usage. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to lower the score. To improve, focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring that your sentence structures are grammatically sound, particularly when reporting statistical data.

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