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 represented only 7%, while the distance learning for all courses with 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 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 provided. You have successfully identified the key trends in the user categories and the satisfaction levels. The overview is clear and highlights the most significant points. However, the report could be improved by making more direct comparisons between the categories rather than just listing the percentages. For instance, noting that full-time undergraduates are more than six times as numerous as academic staff would add analytical depth. The data is accurately represented, and all parts of the prompt are addressed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a summary. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. You have used some cohesive devices such as 'Additionally', 'Furthermore', and 'Looking at', which help to link the sentences together. However, the transition between the user categories and the satisfaction table could be smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the information is presented in a way that is easy for the reader to navigate.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Terms like 'proportion', 'accounted for', and 'represented' are used correctly in the context of data reporting. There are no significant spelling or word-choice errors that impede communication. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more precise collocations or varied synonyms for 'satisfied' and 'dissatisfied' to avoid repetition and demonstrate a more sophisticated lexical range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are grammatically accurate, though there are minor slips, such as 'while the distance learning for all courses with 8%', which lacks a verb. Another minor issue is the phrasing 'each having 25% and 16% respectively', which is slightly awkward. Despite these minor errors, the meaning is always clear, and the punctuation is generally well-handled. Increasing the use of more complex, error-free structures would improve this score.

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