Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-01

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 given pie chart illustrate the percentage of people from different categories such as full-time graduate, full-time postgraduate, part-time postgraduate, distance learning and academic staff who avail the services of a library. Moreover, the table gives information about the ratings given by the users to the different services that are being provided by the library.

Overall, the majority of the users of a library are full-time undergraduate students. In addition to this, the highest percentage of users are satisfied with the helpfulness of the staff, whereas the maximum proportion of users are not satisfied with the availability of journals.

Full-time undergraduates occupy the highest proportion of the users at the library at 44%. On the other hand, only 7% of the overall users consist of the academic staff. Apart from this, users belonging from full-time postgraduates, part-time postgraduates and distance learning occupy 25%, 16% and 8% of the total users respectively.

The maximum percentage of people which is 95% are satisfied with the helpfulness of staff. Conversely, just 45% of people are satisfied with the availability of journals. There are 0% of people who are not satisfied with the library opening hours and the helpfulness of staff. The highest percentage of people who are not satisfied is 20% for the availability of journals.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified and reported the main features of both the pie chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with accurate data from the visuals. To reach a higher band, ensure you make more direct comparisons between the categories and the satisfaction ratings. For example, you could have linked the high satisfaction with staff helpfulness to the fact that undergraduates, the largest group, might interact with staff more frequently. The response covers all requirements well, though the analysis remains somewhat descriptive rather than analytical.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'In addition to this', 'On the other hand', and 'Conversely' to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. The paragraphing is appropriate, separating the user categories from the satisfaction ratings effectively. To improve, try to vary the sentence structure to avoid repetitive openings, such as starting multiple sentences with 'The...'. Overall, the progression of ideas is clear and easy to follow throughout the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information clearly. Phrases like 'occupy the highest proportion' and 'maximum proportion of users' are used effectively. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'users belonging from' (should be 'users belonging to' or 'users consisting of'). Additionally, the vocabulary is somewhat repetitive. To achieve a higher score, incorporate more precise synonyms for 'satisfied' or 'percentage', such as 'content', 'proportion', 'share', or 'segment'. The current range is adequate for the task but lacks the sophistication required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is generally accurate. However, there are a few grammatical slips. For instance, 'The given pie chart illustrate' should be 'illustrates' (subject-verb agreement). Also, 'There are 0% of people who are not satisfied' is slightly awkward; a more natural phrasing would be 'Zero percent of users expressed dissatisfaction'. Despite these errors, your meaning is always clear, and the punctuation is generally correct. Increasing the variety of complex structures, such as using more relative clauses or passive voice constructions, would enhance your score.

See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.

Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.