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 were 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%. While availability of books registered as the highest points of fairly satisfied at 40%. The availability of journals represented as the substantial points of not satisfied at 20%. In addition, availability of journals represented the lowest satisfied users at 45%. While helpfulness of staff accounted for the smallest point of fairly satisfied users at 5%. Whereas zero percent of not satisfied users which are library opening hours and helpfulness of staff respectively. Similarly, reliability of wi-fi recorded the 48% were the very satisfied, compares with the fairly satisfied which were 33% while 19% were not satisfied users.
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
You have successfully identified the main features of both the pie chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with relevant data. However, the report could be improved by grouping the data more logically. For instance, in the table section, you list statistics for different categories (helpfulness, books, journals) in a somewhat disjointed manner. To reach a higher band, focus on making more direct comparisons between the categories rather than just listing the figures. Ensure that all data points mentioned are accurate, as some descriptions of the table data were slightly confusing in their phrasing.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Regarding', 'Turning to', and 'Similarly' to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical, and the flow between sentences in the final paragraph is slightly repetitive. The use of 'While' at the beginning of several sentences creates a repetitive structure that hinders the natural flow of the text. Improving the variety of your linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would enhance the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'illustrates', 'segment', 'recorded', and 'accounted for'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, 'availability of journals represented as the substantial points of not satisfied' is awkward; 'accounted for the largest proportion of dissatisfied users' would be more natural. Additionally, you repeat the word 'satisfied' frequently. To improve, try to use synonyms or rephrase sentences to avoid repetitive terminology and focus on more precise academic collocations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use 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 'zero percent of not satisfied users which are library opening hours' (incomplete sentence structure). There are also issues with punctuation and preposition usage. To achieve a higher band, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and refining the structure of your complex sentences to ensure they are grammatically sound and error-free.
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