Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-05
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 and table illustrate the information of university library users and their level of satisfaction with different library services. The pie chart represents the percentage of library users and table comprises the user satisfaction between five services.
Overall, there were five different categories of library users from which full-time undergraduates accounted the highest proportion of library users and academic staff made up the lowest percentage. Regarding, satisfaction majority of users were very satisfied with the helpfulness of staff while, the availability of journals showed the lowest satisfaction.
In the pie charts, full-time undergraduate's library constituted 44% of the total which was noticeably the highest proportion. Whereas the academic staff made up lowest proportion at just 7%. Followed by full-time postgraduates represented a quarter, 16% showed up by part-time postgraduates and just halved the percentage of part-time users 8% made up by distance learning users.
Table represented the satisfaction level of different five categories of users, from which helpfulness of staff showed a 95% of very satisfied. Only availability of journal made up the 45% of very satisfaction and only one user showed the lowest percentage of fairly satisfaction and that was 5%. There were three categories which constituted not satisfaction namely, availability of books, availability of journals and reliability of Wi-Fi which made up 10%, 20% and 19% respectively.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the main features of both the pie chart and the table. You successfully identified the highest and lowest proportions in the user categories and highlighted key satisfaction trends. However, the analysis of the table is slightly disjointed. For instance, the description of 'not satisfaction' (dissatisfaction) is a bit confusingly phrased, and the comparison between the categories could be more precise. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are clearly linked to their respective categories and that the terminology used to describe the data (e.g., 'not satisfaction') is accurate and professional.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs for the chart and table respectively. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Whereas', and 'Followed by' are used to guide the reader. However, some transitions are mechanical or slightly awkward, such as 'Table represented the satisfaction level...' which lacks a proper article. Additionally, the referencing within the second body paragraph is occasionally unclear, making the flow of information slightly repetitive. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would enhance the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'constituted', and 'satisfaction level'. However, there are instances of imprecise word choice and awkward phrasing, such as 'showed up by' and 'made up the 45% of very satisfaction'. The phrase 'not satisfaction' is also non-standard; 'dissatisfaction' or 'unsatisfied' would be more appropriate. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning, it lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher band scores. Focusing on accurate collocations and more varied reporting verbs will help improve this score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as missing articles ('Table represented', 'full-time undergraduate's library'), subject-verb agreement issues, and awkward sentence construction ('only one user showed the lowest percentage of fairly satisfaction'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, pay closer attention to article usage, pluralization, and the correct formation of noun phrases. Increasing the variety of error-free complex sentences will also be beneficial.
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