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 represented the smallest group. 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 represented only 7%, while the distance learning for all courses accounted for 8%.

Looking at the library user satisfaction table, the majority of the users were very satisfied with the helpfulness of the staff and none of them were 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 the reliability of Wi-Fi were 50%, 45% and 48% respectively. Those who were fairly satisfied were 33%, 35% and 40% for the reliability of Wi-Fi, availability of journals and books accordingly. The individuals who were dissatisfies with the availability of books, journals and the reliability of Wi-Fi were 10%, 20% and 19% respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully identified the main features of both the chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with relevant data. To reach a higher band, ensure you make more direct comparisons between categories rather than just listing figures. For instance, instead of stating the percentages of each group separately, you could highlight that full-time undergraduates were more than six times as numerous as academic staff. Additionally, ensure all data points are accurate; for example, you mentioned 'distance learning for all courses' as 8%, but the chart labels this as 'distance learning'. Overall, you covered all parts of the task well.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a summary. You used cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Additionally', 'This was followed by', and 'Furthermore' to guide the reader through the information. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct data sets (the chart and the table). The progression of ideas is clear, and the referencing is generally accurate. To improve, try to vary your cohesive devices slightly more to avoid a mechanical feel, but your current usage is effective and supports the flow of information well.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information clearly. Phrases like 'highest proportion', 'accounted for', and 'represented' are used appropriately in an academic context. There are a few minor errors, such as 'dissatisfies' instead of 'dissatisfied' and 'accordingly' used in a slightly unnatural way at the end of a sentence. To achieve a higher band, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations or synonyms to describe trends and proportions, such as 'constituted', 'comprised', or 'a significant majority'. Your current vocabulary is adequate for the task and does not impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are clear and error-free, which allows for easy reading. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'the distance learning for all courses' (the 'the' is unnecessary here) and the aforementioned 'dissatisfies'. Punctuation is generally handled well. To move to a higher band, aim for more complex sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or participial phrases to combine data points more fluidly. Overall, your control of grammar is strong and supports the clarity of your report.

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