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 share. 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 none of them was dissatisfied. Furthermore, no user reported being dissatisfied with the library opening hours. The proportions of individuals who were very satisfied with 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 successfully identifies the main features of the data. You have provided a clear overview and supported the key points with relevant statistics from both the chart and the table. The comparison between user categories is accurate, and you have correctly highlighted the satisfaction levels. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are integrated more fluidly; for instance, the transition between the user categories and the satisfaction survey could be more cohesive. Overall, you have addressed all parts of the task effectively and provided a clear summary of the provided information.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, a body paragraph for user categories, and a body paragraph for satisfaction levels. You use cohesive devices such as 'Additionally', 'Furthermore', and 'This was followed by' to guide the reader. However, some of the transitions feel slightly mechanical. The paragraphing is appropriate, and there is a clear progression of ideas throughout the text. To improve, try to vary the sentence structure when introducing new data points to avoid a repetitive 'This was followed by' pattern, which would enhance the flow of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information clearly. Phrases like 'highest proportion', 'accounted for', and 'total share' are used accurately. However, the vocabulary is somewhat functional and lacks the sophistication required for higher bands. For example, 'smallest group' is accurate but basic. You could incorporate more precise academic collocations to describe trends and proportions. There are no significant spelling errors, and the word choice is generally appropriate for an academic report, ensuring that the meaning is always clear to the reader.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, and the grammar is generally controlled. There are minor issues, such as 'none of them was dissatisfied' (which sounds slightly unnatural; 'none of the respondents expressed dissatisfaction' would be better) and the phrasing 'distance learning for all courses'. Punctuation is generally accurate. To achieve a higher score, you should aim to incorporate a wider variety of complex grammatical structures, such as relative clauses or participial phrases, to demonstrate greater flexibility and control over your writing.

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