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 information about the categories of users at a university library and their levels of satisfaction with its facilities. Overall, full-time undergraduate students constitute the largest proportion of library users, while academic staff represent the smallest group. Regarding satisfaction, staff helpfulness receives the most positive feedback, whereas journals and Wi-Fi have the highest levels of dissatisfaction.
Firstly, full-time undergraduate students account for 44% of all library users, followed by full-time postgraduate students at 25%. Part-time postgraduate students make up a further 16%, whereas distance-learning students account for only 8%. Academic staff represent the smallest category, at just 7%.
Regarding satisfaction, 65% of users are very satisfied with the opening hours and 35% are fairly satisfied. Staff helpfulness receives the strongest response, with 95% being very satisfied. For book availability, the corresponding figures are 50% and 40%, while 10% are dissatisfied. The availability of journals records the highest dissatisfaction rate, at 20%, compared with 45% who are very satisfied and 35% who are fairly satisfied. Finally, 48% are very satisfied with Wi-Fi reliability, while 33% are fairly satisfied and 19% are dissatisfied.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The student covers all parts of the task well, providing a clear summary of both the pie chart and the table. An effective overview is included in the first paragraph, highlighting the main features such as the dominance of full-time undergraduate users and the key satisfaction trends (staff helpfulness receiving the most positive feedback, whereas journals and Wi-Fi have the highest dissatisfaction). The body paragraphs successfully report and compare the relevant numerical data, such as undergraduates accounting for 44% and staff helpfulness reaching 95% very satisfied. All figures cited are accurate and properly grounded in the provided visual data, satisfying the requirements for a Band 8 performance.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically sequenced and easy to follow. Ideas are structured clearly with a logical progression from the general introduction and overview to the specific details of user categories and satisfaction levels. Paragraphing is used appropriately and effectively, separating the introduction, the pie chart breakdown, and the table data into distinct logical blocks. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Firstly', 'Regarding satisfaction', and 'Finally' are used naturally and accurately to guide the reader through the text without being intrusive. Referencing is consistently clear throughout.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
The student uses a sufficient and appropriate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully incorporating precise terminology related to data reporting and university library users. Examples of effective lexical choices include 'constitute the largest proportion', 'represent the smallest group', and 'dissatisfaction rate'. Although the vocabulary is somewhat standard for Academic Task 1 responses rather than featuring highly sophisticated or uncommon lexical items, it is deployed accurately and flexibly. Word choice and collocations are natural, and there are no spelling or word-formation errors that impede communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response demonstrates a good control of grammatical structures and punctuation. The student successfully employs a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, including subordinate clauses and participial structures (e.g., 'followed by full-time postgraduate students at 25%' and 'while 10% are dissatisfied'). The majority of sentences are entirely error-free, and any errors are very occasional and non-systematic. Punctuation is accurate, and subject-verb agreement is maintained throughout complex comparative structures, supporting smooth and clear communication.
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