Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-03
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 given chart and table have the data about the survey from the students about the uses and improvement in the library.
Overall, the data shows that mostly full-time undergraduate students are using the library and satisfied with the helpfulness of the staff.
In the pie chart, almost half 44% library used by the full-time undergraduate and 25% used by full-time postgraduate that is half of the full-time undergraduate students. Others have very low. Part-time postgraduate has only 16%, distance learning of all course's students has 8% and staff of the academic has 7%.
According to the table, 95% very satisfied with helpfulness of the staff but 5% was fairly satisfied and 35% was fairly satisfied with library opening hours and double of that, 65% was very satisfied with that. With availability of books, 50% was very satisfied, 40% was fairly satisfied and 10% was not satisfied. Same with availability of journals and reliability of wi-fi was 45% and 48% was very satisfied, 35% and 33% was fairly satisfied, 20% and 19% was not satisfied.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
You have successfully identified the main features of the data, including the breakdown of library users and the satisfaction levels regarding various services. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with relevant figures. However, the report could be improved by better grouping the data in the table section. For instance, instead of listing percentages for each category individually, you could compare the 'very satisfied' versus 'not satisfied' groups more effectively. Additionally, some data points, such as the comparison between the availability of journals and Wi-Fi, were presented in a slightly confusing manner, making it difficult for the reader to follow the specific figures for each category.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is generally coherent, with a clear overall structure consisting of an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Overall' and 'According to the table', to guide the reader. However, the progression of ideas within the second body paragraph is somewhat mechanical. The sentences are often list-like, and the use of referencing is occasionally unclear, particularly when discussing the table data. Improving the use of linking words and varying the sentence structure would help the information flow more naturally and logically between points.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'undergraduate', 'postgraduate', and 'satisfaction'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'mostly full-time undergraduate students are using the library' and 'Others have very low'. There are also minor errors in word choice, such as 'data about the survey from the students' instead of 'data from a student survey'. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary and improve your control over collocations to express comparisons more fluently.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. For example, '44% library used by' should be '44% of library users were' and '95% very satisfied' lacks a verb (e.g., '95% were very satisfied'). There are also issues with article usage and prepositional phrases. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are noticeable and occur frequently. To improve, focus on ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles.
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