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 categories of library users while the table compares the library users three satisfaction levels like very satisfied, fairly satisfied and not satisfied.
Overall, the pie chart shows the full-time undergraduate library users are the most significant at 44% while the table highlights the helpfulness of staff excels in very satisfied, availability of books counted as largest fairly satisfaction level. Availability of journals are highest which are not satisfied.
Regarding the pie chart full-time undergraduate users represented the largest segment at 44%. This was followed by full-time postgraduate users at 25%. While part-time postgraduate and distance learning users at 16% and 8% respectively. Lastly, academic staff made up the smallest portion at 7%.
Turning to the table, helpfulness of staff recorded the very satisfied users at 95 points. While availability of books registered as the highest points of fairly satisfied at 40 index. The availability of journals represented as the substantial points of not satisfied at 20 index. In addition, availability of journals represented the lowest satisfied users at 45 points. While helpfulness of staff accounted for the smallest point of fairly satisfied users at 5 points. whereas zero point of not satisfied users which are library opening hours and helpfulness of staff respectively.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the pie chart and the table. You successfully identified the main features, such as the largest user group (full-time undergraduates) and the key satisfaction levels. However, the analysis of the table is slightly confusing due to the use of 'points' and 'index' rather than percentages, which are standard for such data. While you made comparisons, some of the descriptions of the table data are a bit mechanical and lack a clear, analytical focus. To reach a higher band, ensure that the data is interpreted more clearly and that the relationship between categories is highlighted more effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organized into clear paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices like 'Regarding', 'Turning to', and 'In addition' to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel a bit repetitive or slightly forced. The referencing is generally clear, but the flow between sentences in the second body paragraph is occasionally disjointed, particularly when listing the 'zero point' data. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between the data points would enhance the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'illustrates', 'significant', 'segment', and 'accounted for'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'availability of books counted as largest fairly satisfaction level' and 'registered as the highest points'. These phrases sound slightly unnatural. Additionally, the repetition of 'points' and 'index' to describe percentages or survey results limits the precision of your writing. Expanding your vocabulary to include more varied ways of describing statistical trends would improve your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'availability of journals are highest which are not satisfied' (subject-verb agreement) and 'whereas zero point of not satisfied users which are library opening hours' (fragmented sentence). Punctuation is generally functional, but some sentences are clunky due to awkward phrasing. To improve, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and avoiding sentence fragments. Increasing the use of error-free complex sentences will help you move into a higher band.
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