Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-07
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 7.5)
The pie chart categorizes university library users into five groups, while the table presents their satisfaction levels across five specific services.
Overall, full-time students account for the vast majority of library users, whereas academic staff and distance learners represent the smallest shares. Additionally, user satisfaction is highest regarding staff helpfulness and opening hours, while availability of journals and wi-fi reliability receive the highest levels of dissatisfaction.
Looking at the user demographics, full-time undergraduates constitute the largest group at 44%, followed by full-time postgraduates at 25%. Part-time postgraduates make up 16% of total users, while distance learning students and academic staff comprise minor proportions at 8% and 7%, respectively.
Regarding satisfaction ratings, staff helpfulness scored the highest approval, with 95% of respondents reporting they were very satisfied and 5% fairly satisfied, with zero dissatisfaction. Similarly, library opening hours satisfied all surveyed users, with 65% very satisfied and 35% fairly satisfied. In contrast, while availability of books maintained a high overall approval rate (50% very satisfied, 40% fairly satisfied, 10% not satisfied), availability of journals and reliability of wi-fi recorded notable dissatisfaction levels at 20% and 19%, respectively.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 8.0 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview of the data, highlighting the main trends in user demographics and satisfaction levels. The selection of data is accurate, and you have successfully made relevant comparisons, such as contrasting the high satisfaction with staff helpfulness against the dissatisfaction with wi-fi reliability. The information is well-supported by the figures provided in the prompt. To reach the highest band, ensure that all comparisons are fully integrated; for instance, you could further contrast the demographic size of a group with their specific satisfaction concerns if the data allowed, but overall, this is a very strong performance.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. You have used paragraphing effectively to separate the demographic data from the satisfaction ratings. Cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'additionally', 'similarly', and 'in contrast' are used naturally to link sentences and ideas. The flow is smooth, and the information is presented in a way that is easy for the reader to follow. There is no evidence of mechanical or repetitive use of linking words, and the referencing is clear throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You have demonstrated a good range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic report. Phrases such as 'account for the vast majority', 'constitute the largest group', and 'comprise minor proportions' show a sophisticated command of language. The use of terminology related to data description is precise. While the vocabulary is accurate and fits the context well, incorporating a few more nuanced collocations or less common academic synonyms could elevate the response further. There are no spelling or word-choice errors that impede communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.0
The response displays a wide range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences and varied clause types. Your control over punctuation and sentence construction is excellent, with the majority of sentences being error-free. The use of participial phrases and comparative structures is handled with high accuracy. There are no significant grammatical errors, and the few minor slips that might occur are not present here. The writing is fluent and demonstrates a high level of grammatical flexibility, which is consistent with a high band score.
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