Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-02
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 illustrates the proportion of different categories of library users ,while the table show the level of satisfication among users regarding five aspects of the library service.
Overall,full time undergraduates made up the largest group of library users by a considerable margin. In term of satisfaction, users were most pleased with te helpfulness of staff and least satisfied with the availbility of journals and the reliability of wifi.
looking at the pie chart, ful time undergraduates accounted for 44 percentage of all libarary users, making them dominant category. Full time postgraduates were the second largest group at 25%, followed by part time postgraduates with 16 percentage. the remaining users were divided between distance learners on all courses, who represented 8percentage ,and academic staff, who made up just 7%. thus, on campus students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, together comprised nearly 70% of the library users.
The table reveals a generally positive picture of user satisfaction. The helpfullness of staff recieved the highest approval, with 95% of users being very satisfied and only 5% fairly satisfied. with 65% very satisfied and 35% fairly satisfied, and no respondents expressing dissatisfaction.
In contrast, satisfaction was lower for resource and technology related services. For the avaibility of books, 50% and very satisfied and 40% fairly satisfied,but 10% were not satisfied. satisfied for avaibility of journal lower 45% and 35% fairly satisfied. weakest area reliability of wifi satisfication just 48% and fairly satisfied 33%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all parts of the task well. You have successfully identified the main features of the pie chart and the table, providing clear comparisons between user categories and satisfaction levels. The overview is effective, highlighting the most significant trends. However, the description of the table data is slightly inconsistent; for example, you mention 'no respondents expressing dissatisfaction' for one category but fail to name the category, and the final sentence regarding journal availability and wifi reliability is grammatically fragmented and lacks clarity in data presentation. To reach a higher band, ensure all data points are clearly linked to their respective categories.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'In contrast', and 'thus' to guide the reader. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by mechanical errors and missing transitions between sentences in the final paragraph. The referencing is generally clear, but the lack of smooth transitions between the data points in the final section makes the progression feel slightly disjointed. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would enhance the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'dominant category', and 'comprised'. However, there are several spelling errors throughout the text, such as 'satisfication', 'availbility', 'libarary', and 'helpfullness'. These errors are frequent enough to be noticeable. While you attempt to use topic-specific vocabulary, the repetition of 'satisfied' and 'fairly satisfied' limits the precision of your writing. To improve, focus on proofreading for spelling accuracy and try to incorporate a wider variety of synonyms to describe data trends.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('the table show'), missing articles ('the reliability of wifi'), and awkward phrasing in the final paragraph ('satisfied for avaibility of journal lower 45%'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around commas. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensure that complex sentences are constructed with correct grammatical markers to avoid fragmentation.
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