Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)
The pie chart illustrates the different categories of library users at a university, while the table shows their levels of satisfaction with various aspects of the library.
Overall, full-time undergraduates accounted for the largest proportion of library users, whereas academic staff represented the smallest share. In terms of satisfaction, users were most pleased with the helpfulness of staff, while the availability of journals received the lowest ratings.
Looking first at the pie chart, full-time undergraduates accounted for the largest proportion of library users, at 44%, followed by full-time and part-time postgraduates, at 25% and 16%, respectively. The remaining categories represented considerably smaller shares, with distance-learning students and academic staff accounting for 8% and 7%, respectively.
Turning to the table, users were particularly satisfied with the helpfulness of staff and the library's opening hours. The proportions who were very satisfied with these aspects were 95% and 65%, respectively, while 5% and 35% were fairly satisfied. The other three aspects followed a similar but less positive pattern. The figures for users who were very satisfied with the availability of books, availability of journals and reliability of Wi-Fi were 50%, 45% and 48%, respectively. Meanwhile, 10% of users were not satisfied with the availability of books, compared with 20% for journals and 19% for Wi-Fi.
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
The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview that highlights the main trends in both the pie chart and the table. The selection of data is accurate, and you have successfully made comparisons, such as noting that full-time undergraduates were the largest group and that staff helpfulness received the highest satisfaction ratings. The information is well-selected and logically grouped, ensuring the reader gets a comprehensive summary of the provided data without unnecessary detail. The report is balanced, covering both visual aids appropriately.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a distinct focus: the introduction, the overview, the pie chart data, and the table data. You have used cohesive devices effectively, such as 'whereas', 'in terms of', 'looking first at', and 'turning to', which help guide the reader through the information smoothly. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct data sets. The flow is natural, and the referencing between the data and the commentary is precise throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You have demonstrated a good range of vocabulary suitable for an academic report. Phrases like 'accounted for the largest proportion', 'represented the smallest share', and 'followed a similar but less positive pattern' are used accurately. The vocabulary is precise and contributes to a formal tone. While the range is sufficient and effective, incorporating a few more sophisticated synonyms or collocations related to data trends could elevate the response further. There are no spelling or word-choice errors that impede communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response displays a high level of grammatical control. You have used a variety of complex structures, including subordinate clauses and comparative constructions, with a high degree of accuracy. Punctuation is handled correctly, and the majority of your sentences are error-free. The use of commas to set off introductory phrases and lists is consistent. The grammatical structures are varied enough to maintain interest and clarity, and there are no significant errors that distract the reader or cause ambiguity.
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