Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)
The pie chart illustrates the proportions of different categories of library users at a university, while the table shows their satisfaction levels with various aspects of the library.
Overall, full-time undergraduates represented the largest proportion of library users, followed by full-time postgraduates. In terms of satisfaction, the helpfulness of staff received the highest proportion of very satisfied responses, while the availability of journals had the highest percentage of dissatisfied users.
Full-time undergraduates accounted for 44% of all library users, making them the largest group. Full-time postgraduates represented 25%, followed by part-time postgraduates at 16%. The remaining users consisted of distance-learning students and academic staff, who accounted for 8% and 7%, respectively.
Regarding satisfaction, the helpfulness of staff received the highest proportion of very satisfied responses, at 95%, while 65% of users were very satisfied with the library's opening hours. In both cases, no respondents were dissatisfied. Half of the users were very satisfied with the availability of books, compared with 45% for journals and 48% for Wi-Fi. The availability of journals recorded the highest level of dissatisfaction, at 20%, followed by Wi-Fi at 19% and books at 10%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
You have provided a clear and accurate summary of the provided data. You successfully identified the main features, such as the largest user group (full-time undergraduates) and the key trends in satisfaction levels. The comparison between the categories of users and the satisfaction metrics is well-integrated. You covered all parts of the task effectively, providing a clear overview and supporting the main points with specific data points from the chart and table. The information is well-selected and logically presented, meeting the requirements for a high-band response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that group information thematically. The progression of ideas is smooth, moving from the user categories to the satisfaction levels. You used cohesive devices effectively, such as 'while,' 'in terms of,' 'regarding,' and 'in both cases,' which help guide the reader through the data. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct data sets, ensuring the structure remains clear and easy to follow throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic report. Phrases like 'accounted for,' 'represented the largest proportion,' and 'recorded the highest level of dissatisfaction' are used accurately and naturally. The language is precise and fits the context of describing statistical data. While the vocabulary is sufficient and accurate, incorporating a few more sophisticated synonyms or varied collocations could elevate the response further. Overall, the lexical control is strong, and there are no errors that impede communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
Your grammar is highly accurate, with a variety of complex sentence structures used correctly. You effectively use subordinate clauses and comparative structures, such as 'while 65% of users were very satisfied with the library's opening hours.' Punctuation is used correctly to manage lists and clauses. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and the control over tense and subject-verb agreement is consistent. The writing is fluent and demonstrates a high level of grammatical competence suitable for this task.
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