Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-04

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 6.5)

The bar chart and table provide data about the results of a survey of library visitors at a university.

Overall, the full-time undergraduates had the largest share for using the library, while the academic staff showed less interest in visiting the library. Most library visitors are satisfied with the helpfulness of library staff and least satisfied with the availability of journals.

Firstly, for visiting the library, the full-time undergraduates had the largest share with 44%, while the full-time postgraduates had a participation of 25%. Additionally, the part-time graduates accounted for 16%, as compared to the distance learning category, which contributed 8%, and the academic staff class had the marginal percentage of 7%.

Furthermore, most visitors of the library were satisfied with the helpfulness of the staff, which represented 95%, while the library opening hours and the availability of books stood at 65% and 50%, respectively. The reliability of Wi-Fi and availability of journals categories contributed 48% and 45%, respectively. Only the library opening hours and the helpfulness of staff were the classes in which no user showed dissatisfaction. In contrast, 20 users were not satisfied with the availability of journals, which had the highest proportion related to the "not satisfied" section.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of both the chart and the table. The overview clearly highlights the key trends, such as the dominance of full-time undergraduates and the varying levels of satisfaction. You have selected relevant data to support your points, such as the 44% for undergraduates and the 95% satisfaction rate for staff helpfulness. To reach a higher band, ensure you make more direct comparisons between categories rather than listing them sequentially. For instance, comparing the 7% of academic staff directly to the 44% of undergraduates would strengthen the analytical quality of your response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and two body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Additionally', 'Furthermore', and 'In contrast' to guide the reader through the information. The progression of ideas is smooth, moving from the user categories to the satisfaction survey results. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the two distinct datasets. The referencing is generally clear, though some transitions could be more varied to avoid a slightly mechanical feel in the second paragraph.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information accurately. Phrases like 'largest share', 'marginal percentage', and 'highest proportion' are used appropriately. There is some repetition of the word 'category' and 'contributed'. To improve, try to incorporate more precise synonyms or varied collocations. For example, instead of saying 'contributed 8%', you could use 'accounted for a mere 8%'. The vocabulary is adequate for the task and does not impede communication, showing a good level of control over the topic-specific terminology.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are error-free, and your control of punctuation is good. There are occasional minor inaccuracies, such as 'the academic staff class had the marginal percentage of 7%', where 'a' would be more natural than 'the'. Additionally, 'most visitors of the library' is slightly less idiomatic than 'most library visitors'. However, these errors are infrequent and do not cause any difficulty for the reader. Your ability to handle comparative structures like 'as compared to' is a strength.

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