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 were library opening hours and helpfulness of staff respectively. Similarly, reliability of wi-fi recorded the 48% as the very satisfied, compared with the fairly satisfied which were 33% while 19% were not satisfied users.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
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 in a somewhat scattered way. To reach a higher band, ensure that comparisons are more analytical rather than just listing figures. For example, instead of just stating the percentages, you could highlight the contrast between the high satisfaction levels for staff helpfulness versus the lower satisfaction regarding journal availability. Overall, you covered all parts of the task well.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organized into clear paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices like 'Regarding', 'Turning to', and 'In addition' 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 fragmented rhythm. To improve, try to vary your sentence structures and use a wider range of linking words to connect ideas more fluidly. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two data sources.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'illustrates', 'segment', 'recorded', and 'accounted for'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'availability of journals are highest which are not satisfied' and 'substantial points of not satisfied'. These do not impede communication, but they show a lack of precision. To improve, focus on using more natural collocations and ensuring that your phrasing sounds more academic. For example, instead of 'highest points', use 'highest proportion' or 'greatest percentage'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('availability of journals are highest') and awkward phrasing ('zero percent of not satisfied users which were library opening hours'). Punctuation is generally fine, but some sentences are slightly clunky. To reach a higher band, focus on reducing these minor errors and ensuring that your complex sentences are constructed with greater accuracy. Your control of basic grammar is sufficient, but more attention to detail is needed for complex structures.
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