Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

The chart and table illustrate the results of a survey of library users at a university.

Overall, the highest proportion of library users were the full-time undergraduates, while the academic staff were the smallest. Additionally, the majority of the users were satisfied with the library opening hours and the helpfulness of the staff.

The full-time undergraduate users accounted for 44% of the total proportion which was the highest number. This was followed by full-time postgraduate and part-time undergraduate each having 25% and 16% respectively. The academic staff was the smallest group with only 7%. This was followed by the distance learning for all courses with 8%.

As per the user satisfaction, the majority of the users were very satisfied with the helpfulness of the staff and non of them was dissatisfied. Furthermore, no user reported to be dissatisfied with the library opening hours. The proportions of individuals who were very satisfied as per the availability of books, journals and reliability of WIFI were 50%, 45% and 48% respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively summarizes the main features of the data. You have successfully identified the key categories of users and highlighted the satisfaction levels. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the trends. However, there is a minor inaccuracy in the data reporting: you stated that 'full-time undergraduate users accounted for 44% of the total proportion which was the highest number', but the chart indicates 44% is the percentage of users, not a 'number'. Additionally, the comparison between distance learning and academic staff could be more precise. Overall, you have covered all parts of the task well and selected relevant data to support your points.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a summary. You use cohesive devices such as 'Additionally', 'Furthermore', and 'This was followed by' to link ideas effectively. The paragraphing is appropriate, with one paragraph dedicated to user categories and another to satisfaction levels. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. To reach a higher band, ensure that referencing is always precise; for instance, 'This was followed by the distance learning for all courses' is slightly ambiguous in its connection to the previous sentence. Overall, the flow is smooth and coherent.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information clearly. Phrases like 'highest proportion', 'accounted for', and 'reported to be dissatisfied' are used appropriately. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'non of them was dissatisfied' (should be 'none') and 'as per the user satisfaction' (which is slightly unnatural in this context). While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating more varied academic collocations or precise reporting verbs would enhance the sophistication of your writing. The spelling is generally accurate throughout the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. Most sentences are clear and error-free, allowing for easy communication. There are a few grammatical slips, such as 'non of them was' instead of 'none of them were' and 'no user reported to be dissatisfied' which is slightly awkward phrasing. Punctuation is generally handled well. To improve, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex structures, such as using participle clauses or more sophisticated relative clauses, while maintaining the current level of accuracy.

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