Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 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

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The student has successfully addressed all parts of the prompt by summarizing the main features of both the pie chart and the table. An effective overview is provided right at the beginning, noting that 'full-time undergraduates form the largest demographic group' and highlighting general high satisfaction levels. Key data points are accurately reported and compared, such as 44% for full-time undergraduates and the 95% satisfaction rate for staff helpfulness. The response is concise, accurate, and completely grounded in the provided visual data without introducing outside assumptions.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The text demonstrates a clear logical progression throughout. Ideas are logically sequenced, moving smoothly from a general introduction to user composition details, and finally to satisfaction levels. Paragraphing is used appropriately, with each paragraph dedicated to a distinct aspect of the visual data. Cohesive devices are managed well without being intrusive (e.g., 'Overall', 'In terms of user composition', 'Regarding satisfaction', 'In contrast'). Referencing and substitution are clear and effective.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

The student uses a sufficient and appropriate range of vocabulary suitable for an academic task, demonstrating control over less common lexical items such as 'demographic group', 'overwhelming majority', 'proportion', and 'dissatisfaction levels'. Word choice and collocations are generally accurate and natural, as seen in phrases like 'highest dissatisfaction levels' and 'account for 25%'. There are no noticeable spelling or word-choice errors that impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response features a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, demonstrating control over grammar and punctuation. Complex structures such as participial phrases and dependent clauses are used effectively (e.g., 'detailing user categories and satisfaction levels', 'with 65% very satisfied, 35% fairly satisfied, and 0% dissatisfied'). The majority of sentences are error-free, and punctuation is handled with precision. Minor slips are absent, reflecting a high level of grammatical accuracy.

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