Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-10

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)

As far as the chart and table are concerned, the given chart and table show the results of a survey of library users at a university.

Overall, it is clear in the pie chart that the full-time undergraduate are the ones which use the library the most. However, academic staff shows the least involvement in the library. In the table, user satisfaction is shown by different category of users ranging from satisfied to not satisfied.

In the pie chart, the full-time undergraduate use the 40% library which is the highest usage among the categories. 25 % of the usage is covered by full-time postgraduate. 16% usage is covered by part-time postgraduate. Portion of 8 % is consumed by distance learning. 7% usage is occupied by academic staff which is the lowest usage. Furthermore, 65% users are very satisfied with the library opening hours and 35% are fairly satisfied. Moreover, 95% are very satisfied with the helpfulness of staff and 5% are fairly satisfied. Whereas, 50% are satisfied with the availability of books, while the 40% are fairly satisfied and 10% are not satisfied. 45% are very satisfied, 35% are fairly satisfied and 20% are not satisfied with the availability of journals. 48% are very satisfied, 33% are fairly satisfied and 19% are not satisfied with the reliability of wi-fi.

In conclusion, the chart and table present a clear results of library users at a university, with some categories showing usage and satisfaction respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the pie chart and the table. You have identified the main features, such as the highest and lowest usage categories and the satisfaction levels. However, the report lacks meaningful comparisons. For instance, you list the percentages for each category individually rather than grouping them or contrasting them effectively. To improve, you should synthesize the data—for example, noting that full-time students account for the majority (65%) of users compared to the much smaller proportion of academic staff. The overview is present but could be more analytical by highlighting the general trend of high satisfaction regarding staff helpfulness versus lower satisfaction regarding resources.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the chart data from the table data. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive. Phrases like 'In the pie chart' and 'Furthermore' are used frequently, which makes the flow feel a bit stilted. To reach a higher band, try to vary your linking words and use more sophisticated referencing (e.g., 'This figure contrasts with...', 'In terms of satisfaction, the data reveals...'). The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the transition between the two data sets could be smoother.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have an adequate range of vocabulary to convey the information, using terms like 'usage', 'categories', 'satisfied', and 'reliability'. However, the word choice is often repetitive and lacks precision. For example, you use the phrase 'usage is covered by' or 'usage is occupied by' multiple times, which is unnatural. There are also some minor inaccuracies in collocation, such as 'present a clear results' (should be 'presents clear results'). To improve, incorporate more varied verbs and nouns to describe data trends, such as 'account for', 'constitute', 'the majority of', or 'a significant portion'.

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 errors. For example, 'the full-time undergraduate are the ones which use' should be 'full-time undergraduates are the ones who use'. Additionally, there are issues with articles and pluralization, such as 'the full-time undergraduate use the 40% library' (should be 'use the library, accounting for 40%'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles will significantly improve your accuracy.

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