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 information provided in the given pie chart illustrates a survey of different categories of users in an educational institute library, while the table delineate the satisfaction level of the same users.

Overall, it is quite evident from the pie chart, there is a significant number of shares of full-time undergraduate student, followed by full-time postgraduate learner whose proportion half of full-time undergraduate. Meanwhile, from the table a substantial number of students are highly satisfied from the helpfulness of library staff.

Turning to pie chart, full-time undergraduate learners are experience the most significant category in library user of approximately 44%. Similarly, the second highest share of library students was full-time postgraduate, which is roughly 25 percent. Furthermore, part-time postgraduate are contributed at 16%, while distance learning mean all courses and academic staff are participate half of the part-time postgraduate of 8% and 7%.

Moving forward to the given table, students are 65% very, 35% fairly, and 0 not satisfaction ratio from the library opening hours. Further, the mostly satisfied learner of about 95%, and just 5% average, and no student is dissatisfied from the helpfulness of the library staff. Conversely, students from availability of books are 50% highly, 40% average and 10% not satisfied. Similarly, from availability of journals the users are 45% very, 35% fairly, and 20% not satisfied. The last but not the least, from the reliability of wi-fi mostly user show an average outcome of satisfaction, which is 48% highly, 33% normal satisfied, and 19% are dissatisfied.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing both the pie chart and the table. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the dominant category of full-time undergraduates and the high satisfaction levels regarding staff helpfulness. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical, listing figures without always providing meaningful comparisons. For instance, while you mention the percentages for different user groups, you could have more effectively grouped these to highlight the contrast between full-time and part-time/distance learners. The overview is present but could be more integrated to better highlight the key trends across both data sets.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized into paragraphs, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs for each data source. You use some cohesive devices like 'Turning to,' 'Moving forward,' and 'Conversely' to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly forced or repetitive. The referencing is generally clear, though the flow between sentences within the paragraphs could be smoother. For example, the transition between the pie chart analysis and the table analysis is functional but could be more sophisticated to show the relationship between the two sets of data.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion,' 'substantial,' and 'dissatisfied.' However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'full-time undergraduate learners are experience the most significant category' (should be 'represent') and 'mostly satisfied learner of about 95%' (should be '95% of learners were satisfied'). These errors occasionally hinder the precision of your reporting. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise verbs and ensuring that your word forms (nouns vs. adjectives) are used correctly in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you attempt to use complex sentences, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement and article usage (e.g., 'the table delineate,' 'are participate,' 'from the availability of books'). Some sentences are fragmented or lack necessary prepositions, which makes the writing feel slightly unpolished. While these errors rarely impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage would significantly improve the clarity of your writing.

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