Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-15
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 and table present survey results regarding library users at a university, detailing user categories and satisfaction levels across five library services.
Overall, full-time undergraduates form the largest demographic group, while students as a whole make up the overwhelming majority of users. Across all evaluated features, overall satisfaction is high, with staff helpfulness receiving the highest rating and no dissatisfaction reported.
In terms of user composition, full-time undergraduates represent the largest proportion at 44%. Full-time and part-time postgraduates account for 25% and 16%, respectively. The remaining users comprise distance learning students at 8% and academic staff at 7%.
Regarding satisfaction, helpfulness of staff rated the highest, with 95% of respondents very satisfied and 5% fairly satisfied. Opening hours also scored positively, with 65% very satisfied, 35% fairly satisfied, and 0% dissatisfied. In contrast, availability of journals and Wi-Fi reliability registered the highest 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 | 7.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The student provides a clear and well-structured overview of the visual data, accurately summarising both the categories of library users from the pie chart and the satisfaction levels from the table. The main features are successfully highlighted, such as full-time undergraduates forming the largest demographic at 44% and staff helpfulness receiving the highest satisfaction rating at 95% very satisfied. Comparisons are made effectively where relevant, contrasting the high satisfaction scores with areas of lower satisfaction like journal availability and Wi-Fi reliability. All parts of the prompt are fully addressed without any significant omissions, demonstrating a strong understanding of the visual information.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organised and easy to follow. Progression is clear throughout, beginning with an introductory overview paragraph, followed by a general summary, a breakdown of user categories, and finally the satisfaction metrics. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct themes. Cohesive devices are managed well without being intrusive, using phrases like 'In terms of user composition', 'Regarding satisfaction', and 'In contrast' to guide the reader smoothly between ideas and sections of the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.5
The vocabulary used is precise and well-suited to an academic Task 1 response. The student successfully employs a good range of functional vocabulary and reporting terms, such as 'demographic group', 'overwhelming majority', 'proportion', and 'respondents'. There is accurate use of numerical and proportional phrasing ('respectively', 'comprise', 'account for'). Word choice is natural, and collocations are appropriate throughout, allowing the message to be communicated clearly and effectively.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response displays a wide variety of sentence structures, combining simple forms with well-controlled complex clauses. Examples of complex structures include participial phrases ('detailing user categories and satisfaction levels') and subordinate clauses ('while students as a whole make up the overwhelming majority'). The majority of sentences are completely error-free, and punctuation is handled accurately. Grammatical control is strong throughout, showing high accuracy in tense, subject-verb agreement, and prepositional usage.
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