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 table and the pie chart illustrate the outcomes of a survey held at a university regarding the total library users.
Overall, among the different categories of library users, full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students spend most of their time in the library. Academic staff are the least number of members that use the library. People are highly satisfied by the facilities provided on the library premises.
Approximately half of the proportion of the library is occupied by the full-time undergraduate learners. While the postgraduate students devote a quarter of this figure. The academic staff, distant learners, and part-time postgraduates cover the least of this number, contributing around 7%, 8%, and 16%, respectively.
When asked about the users of the facilities provided in the library area, people are very satisfied with the helpfulness of the staff and library opening hours. However, some users are somehow happy with the services, such as the availability of books, the journals, and the reliability of Wi-Fi. A very small proportion of these people are not satisfied with these facilities of the library.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| 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 have identified the main features, such as the dominance of full-time undergraduates and the general satisfaction levels. However, the analysis of the table is slightly underdeveloped. For example, you mention that academic staff are the 'least number of members,' but you could have more effectively compared the specific percentages (7% vs 8% vs 16%) to highlight the differences between these smaller groups. Additionally, the description of the survey results regarding facilities could be more precise by grouping the 'very satisfied' and 'satisfied' categories to provide a clearer overview of the data trends.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that separate the two data sets. Paragraphing is used appropriately to group related information. Cohesive devices such as 'While,' 'However,' and 'Overall' are used to guide the reader. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the referencing could be smoother. For instance, the phrase 'this figure' in the second paragraph is a bit ambiguous in its reference. Overall, the progression of ideas is clear, and the structure supports the reader's understanding of the information presented.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion,' 'devote,' and 'reliability.' There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'least number of members that use the library' (which is slightly awkward) and 'somehow happy' (which is too informal for an academic report). To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations and avoiding informal phrasing. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning clearly, but it lacks the sophistication and flexibility required for the higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are clear, and errors in grammar and punctuation do not impede communication. There are occasional slips, such as 'people are highly satisfied by the facilities' (should be 'with') and 'the least of this number' (which is grammatically imprecise). While you attempt complex structures, the control is not entirely consistent. Increasing the variety of complex sentence forms and ensuring greater precision in prepositional usage would improve your score in this criterion.
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