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.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the data and provided a clear overview. You covered all categories of library users and summarized the satisfaction levels effectively. The comparison between groups is accurate, such as noting that full-time undergraduates represent the largest share while academic staff are the smallest. To reach a higher band, ensure you consistently integrate the data more fluidly; for instance, when discussing the satisfaction table, you could have grouped the 'very satisfied' figures more analytically rather than listing them sequentially. Overall, the response is well-focused and meets the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on the chart and the table respectively. You use cohesive devices such as 'Additionally', 'Furthermore', and 'Looking at' to guide the reader through the information. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct data sets. The progression of ideas is smooth, and the referencing is clear throughout the text. To improve further, you could vary your cohesive devices slightly more to avoid a somewhat mechanical feel in the transition between sentences.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'represented', 'accounted for', and 'dissatisfied' correctly. The language is natural and appropriate for an academic report. While the vocabulary is sufficient, it is somewhat functional. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations or less common lexical items to describe trends and data points, such as 'constitute a significant portion' or 'exhibit a high level of satisfaction'. Your spelling is accurate throughout the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You show good control over sentence structure, using a mix of simple and complex sentences. The grammar is generally accurate, with correct subject-verb agreement and appropriate use of percentages. There are no significant errors that impede communication. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate a wider variety of complex structures, such as using more relative clauses or passive voice constructions to describe the data. For example, instead of 'The full-time undergraduate users accounted for...', you could use 'Representing 44% of the total, full-time undergraduates formed the largest group of users.'

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