Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-29

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 table depict the information regarding the categories of library users and their satisfaction. All data is calibrated in percentage.

Overall, Full-time undergraduate user had highest percentage, whilst academic staff used library was lowest. In tabular chat, most of the user was very satisfied by the facilities and materials provided by library.

First pie chart, 44% full-time undergraduate people used library, whereas the count of full-time postgraduate was one quatre. Distance learning and academic staff had almost same figure 8 and 7. Part-time postgraduate user count was just over 15%.

Second the table, almost every user was fully satisfied with the helping nature of the staff. Half of the people were very happy with the availability of book, journals and reliability of wife, whereas less than 20% of student were not satisfied. 0% of users were not satisfied with the library opening hours and helpfulness of staff.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features of both the pie chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with data from the prompt. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For example, you mention that 'most of the user was very satisfied' without specifying the categories or the nuances in the data. To reach a higher band, ensure you make more precise comparisons between the categories rather than just listing the figures. You also missed an opportunity to highlight the contrast between the high satisfaction levels and the specific areas where users were less satisfied, which would have provided a more comprehensive summary of the data.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organised into paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices such as 'whereas' and 'whilst' to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions between sentences feel abrupt. For instance, the start of the final paragraph, 'Second the table', is grammatically awkward and lacks a smooth transition. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks precision and variety. You rely on basic terms like 'highest percentage' and 'figure'. There are also some noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'tabular chat' (likely meant 'table') and 'reliability of wife' (likely meant 'Wi-Fi'). These errors, while not completely impeding communication, show a lack of control over more sophisticated vocabulary. To improve, focus on using more academic collocations and ensure you are using the correct terminology for the data presented.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Issues include missing articles ('used library', 'in tabular chat'), incorrect verb forms ('Full-time undergraduate user had'), and spelling/typographical errors ('quatre' instead of 'quarter'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they are frequent enough to impact the overall fluency of the response. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles will significantly improve your accuracy.

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