Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-16
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 chart and table illustrate the results of a survey of different categories of library users and user satisfaction.
Overall, the highest proportion of library users is full-time undergraduates, and the lowest is academic staff, at about 44 percent and 7 percent, respectively.
It can be clearly seen that at the library, nearly half of the students are full-time undergraduates, about 44 percent, whereas 25 percent of students are full-time postgraduates. Only 16 percent are part-time postgraduates at the library. In addition, the lowest percentages are for distance learning and academic staff, at about 7-8 percent.
It can clearly be seen that the percentage of people who are very satisfied is greater than that of those who are fairly satisfied for all perspectives. 65 percent of people are satisfied with opening hours, and 95 percent of people are satisfied with the helpfulness of staff, and there is no student who is not satisfied. In terms of satisfaction level, it is significantly higher than fairly satisfied, and learners who are not satisfied accounted for the lowest percentage.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The student successfully addresses all parts of the task by reporting the main features of both the chart and the table. An appropriate overview is provided, highlighting that full-time undergraduates form the largest group and that 'very satisfied' is the predominant sentiment across all survey categories. Key data points are accurately cited, such as full-time undergraduates at 44 percent, academic staff at 7 percent, and opening hours satisfaction at 65 percent. The comparisons made between user categories and satisfaction levels are relevant and well-supported by the visual data. The response meets all requirements for Task Achievement at a Band 7.0 level, as it provides a clear and accurate summary of the mixed charts.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The response demonstrates a clear logical organisation and progression throughout. The essay is divided into an introduction, an overview paragraph covering the chart data, and a final body paragraph detailing the table's satisfaction metrics. Cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'In addition', and 'In terms of' are used appropriately to link ideas, although there is some slight repetition in how sentences are introduced (e.g., repeating 'It can clearly be seen that'). Paragraphing is managed sufficiently and appropriately, guiding the reader smoothly from the user demographics to the satisfaction levels. Cohesion is functional and effective, securing a solid Band 7.0 score.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for the task, successfully incorporating terms such as 'proportion', 'category', 'satisfaction level', and 'accounted for'. While the vocabulary is generally functional and precise enough to convey the data accurately (e.g., 'the highest proportion of library users'), there is a tendency to rely on simpler descriptive language rather than showcasing a wider range of less common lexical items. Word choice is mostly appropriate, and although there are minor repetitions of phrases like 'very satisfied' and 'fairly satisfied', these are drawn directly from the prompt's data and do not impede communication, placing the response firmly at Band 6.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, including relative clauses and comparative constructions such as 'nearly half of the students are full-time undergraduates, about 44 percent, whereas 25 percent of students are full-time postgraduates.' There are instances of grammatical control, but also minor awkwardness and redundancy, such as 'It can clearly be seen that the percentage of people who are very satisfied is greater than that of those who are fairly satisfied for all perspectives.' Punctuation is generally accurate, and errors do not impede communication, making Band 6.0 an appropriate descriptor for the grammatical range and accuracy shown.
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