Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-06
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 6.0)
The given pie chart illustrates the findings from the survey about the usage of library among different students in university along with the tabular representation of their satisfaction level.
Overall, library is mostly used by full time university graduates comprising and is least in the usage of academic staff. Moreover, memebers are significantly satisfied by the helpfulness of staff and least content by the reliability of WI-FI.
The pie chart represents the categories of the library members in order of their popularity. Full time graduates are populous among all members making up to 44% and full time post graduates are 25% of the total members. Furthermore, academic staff and distance learners are the least in number makinf 7%, and 8% respectively.
The tabular representation of the members is based on their level of contentment. A majority, 95% members, showed their contentment in helpfulness of the staff and 65% members expressed their satisfaction in the opening hours of library, 35% and 5% were fairly satisfied and left no body unsatisfied. Categories of wi-fi reliability and journals availabilty failed to satisfy with only 48%, and 45% expressing their contentment and 19% and 20% showing their dissatisifi towards the services
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all parts of the task, providing a clear overview and selecting key features from both the chart and the table. You successfully identified the most popular and least popular user categories, as well as the highest and lowest satisfaction ratings. However, the analysis of the table is slightly confusing; for instance, the statement '35% and 5% were fairly satisfied and left no body unsatisfied' is unclear and does not accurately reflect the data provided. To improve, ensure that your interpretation of the figures is precise and that you clearly distinguish between different categories of satisfaction to avoid ambiguity.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Furthermore', and 'In addition' to link ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and there are instances where the flow is interrupted by awkward phrasing, such as the final sentence of the second paragraph. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the chart data from the table data, which helps the reader follow the structure of your report. Improving the variety of cohesive links would enhance the overall flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'illustrates', 'satisfaction level', and 'contentment'. However, there are several spelling errors ('memebers', 'makinf', 'dissatisifi') and some awkward word choices, such as 'populous among all members' instead of 'the largest group'. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main points, the errors in spelling and word formation prevent the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on proofreading for common spelling mistakes and refining collocations will help improve your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'library is mostly used by full time university graduates comprising and is least in the usage of academic staff' and 'left no body unsatisfied'. These errors, along with some missing articles and awkward phrasing, indicate a need for more careful control over sentence construction. To reach a higher band, aim for more error-free sentences and ensure that your complex structures are grammatically sound.
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