Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-14

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 6.5)

The pie chart illustrates the proportion of how frequently students use the library in university, while the table chart shows the level of their satisfaction.

Overall, full-time undergraduate students use the library most frequently, while academic staff have the least interest. In contrast, library staff have the highest satisfaction level, while the availability of journals has the highest level of unsatisfied users.

Full-time undergraduates visit the library more frequently, with the highest percentage of 44%, followed by full-time graduates with 25%. Part-time postgraduate students visit the library for just 16%. Distance-learning users for all courses use the library for just 8%, while academic staff account for the least proportion of 7%.

Library staff have the highest satisfaction percentage of 95%, followed by timings at 65%, while 35% are not fully satisfied. In contrast, the availability of books and journals and the reliability of Wi-Fi have around half of all users satisfied, with 50%, 45%, and 48%, respectively. The rest are fairly satisfied or not satisfied.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response successfully addresses all parts of the task by covering both the pie chart regarding library usage frequency and the table showing satisfaction levels. Key features are accurately highlighted, such as full-time undergraduates visiting the library most frequently (44%) and academic staff accounting for the smallest proportion (7%). Clear comparisons are made across categories, for instance noting that library staff have the highest satisfaction level (95%) while certain aspects like journal availability present satisfaction challenges. The overview effectively captures the broader trends shown in the graphics. Overall, the response meets all the requirements for a Band 7.0 in Task Achievement by providing a clear and well-supported summary.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The text demonstrates a clear logical organization with an introduction, an overall summary paragraph, and two body paragraphs dedicated to usage and satisfaction respectively. Cohesive devices such as 'In contrast' and 'followed by' are employed appropriately to guide the reader through the data. Paragraphing is used sufficiently and effectively to separate distinct thematic areas of the visuals. Referencing is generally clear, though occasional mechanical transitions could be slightly more integrated to reach a higher band. Nevertheless, progression is maintained logically throughout the response, securing a solid Band 7.0 for coherence and cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The student uses a sufficient range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic task, incorporating terms like 'proportion', 'frequently', 'satisfaction level', and 'availability'. There are successful attempts at less common phrasing such as 'distance-learning users' and 'reliability of Wi-Fi'. While the lexical selection is generally functional and precise enough to convey the data accurately, it lacks the wider, more sophisticated flexibility and uncommon lexical items required for higher bands. Minor awkwardness in collocation appears occasionally, such as 'table chart' instead of simply 'table', but these do not impede communication, placing the response firmly at Band 6.5.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response features a satisfactory mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'The pie chart illustrates the proportion of how frequently students use the library in university, while the table chart shows the level of their satisfaction.' Control of grammar and punctuation is good, with frequent error-free sentences present throughout the text. Minor slips occur, such as omitting a preposition in phrases like 'use the library for just 16%' instead of 'account for just 16%', but these errors do not impede understanding. The variety of structures and overall accuracy align well with the descriptors for Band 7.0.

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