Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)
The pie chart illustrates the distribution of library users across five distinct groups at the university, while the table details the user satisfaction proportion across five specific services.
Overall, full-time undergraduates constitute the primary group of library users, whereas academic staff make up the smallest proportion. Furthermore, staff helpfulness earned the highest satisfaction rating, while journal availability recorded the highest degree of satisfaction.
Full-time undergraduates dominate the user base at 44%, followed by full-time and part-time postgraduates at 25% and 16%, respectively. Distance learners accounted for 8%, while academic staff represent the smallest share at 7%.
Regarding user satisfaction, staff helpfulness scored highest, with 95% very satisfied and 0% dissatisfied. Similarly, library opening hours generated no dissatisfaction, receiving 65% very satisfied and 35% fairly satisfied ratings. Book availability also remained largely positive, with only 10% expressing disatisfaction. Conversely, journal availability registered the greatest dissatisfaction at 20%, closely followed by WI-Fi reliability at 19%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 8.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have successfully identified the main features of both the pie chart and the table, providing clear comparisons between the user groups and the satisfaction levels. The overview is concise and highlights the most significant trends, such as the dominance of full-time undergraduates and the high satisfaction with staff helpfulness. The data is accurately reported, and the selection of information is relevant to the prompt. To reach a higher band, ensure that all comparisons are fully developed; for instance, you could explicitly contrast the highest and lowest satisfaction categories to provide a more comprehensive analytical summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0
The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a distinct focus: the introduction, the overview, the user demographics, and the satisfaction metrics. Cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'furthermore', 'similarly', and 'conversely' are used effectively to link sentences and ideas. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the information flows smoothly from one point to the next. The structure is coherent throughout, making the report easy to follow and understand.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'constitute the primary group', 'dominate the user base', and 'registered the greatest dissatisfaction' are well-chosen and appropriate for an academic report. There is a minor spelling error ('disatisfaction'), but this does not impede communication. To improve, you could incorporate more varied synonyms for 'satisfaction' or 'proportion' to further enhance the sophistication of your lexical range.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response displays a good control of grammatical structures. You have successfully used a mix of simple and complex sentences, such as the opening sentence which uses a subordinate clause effectively. Punctuation is generally accurate, and the majority of sentences are error-free. The use of percentages and comparative structures is handled with high accuracy. There are no significant grammatical errors that hinder the reader's understanding, and the overall control of syntax is strong.
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