Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-17
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 results of a survey of library users at a university whereas the table shows the level of satisfaction of library users. Library user is defined as a person who visits the library.
The number of undergraduate students enrolled on a full-time basis records the highest percentage, accounting for almost 45%, whereas the figure for full-time postgraduate students is half that amount, at 25%. Part-time postgraduates make up 16%. People who study online and workers of academia represent 8 and 7%, respectively.
As for the second table, 65% of visitors are very satisfied with the opening time of the library, and people who are quite satisfied with this factor are 35%. Almost everyone expressed satisfaction with the usefulness of staff, making up 95%. None of the individuals show dissatisfaction with these indicators. Almost half of the individuals are extremely satisfied with the availability of books, journals, and the reliability of the internet connection. Users reasonably pleased with book accessibility account for two-fifths, while journal access and the stability of Wi-Fi are approximately 35%. However, the percentage of dissatisfied students with books makes up 10%. The number of those not satisfied with journals and Wi-Fi account for about 20%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The student successfully addresses all parts of the prompt by summarising both the pie chart and the table of library user satisfaction. The main features are appropriately highlighted, such as full-time undergraduates forming the largest category at 44% and staff helpfulness receiving the highest satisfaction rate at 95%. Relevant comparisons are made throughout the text, including noting that postgraduate full-time students are half the percentage of undergraduates. The overview is integrated well into the first paragraph by stating what the charts illustrate. All figures reported align accurately with the provided visual data, demonstrating a clear understanding of the source material.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The response is logically organised with a clear overall progression. It begins with an introduction defining the scope, moves to the demographic breakdown of library users in the second paragraph, and concludes with the satisfaction survey results in the final paragraph. Cohesive devices are used effectively to link ideas, such as 'whereas', 'as for the second table', and 'however'. Paragraphing is appropriate, separating the two distinct data sets logically. While referencing is generally clear, transitioning smoothly between the various rows of the table could be slightly more polished to achieve a higher band.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The student demonstrates a sufficient range of vocabulary to allow for flexibility and precision, employing terms such as 'illustrates', 'accounting for', 'proportion', and 'dissatisfaction'. Less common lexical items are attempted with reasonable success, such as 'academic staff' and 'accessibility'. There are occasional slight awkwardness in phrasing, such as 'usefulness of staff' instead of 'helpfulness', but overall, the word choice is adequate for the task and communication is not impeded. Spelling and word formation are accurate throughout.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
A good mix of simple and complex sentence structures is used throughout the response, including subordinate clauses introduced by 'whereas' and 'while'. Grammatical control is generally strong, with many error-free sentences, such as 'Part-time postgraduates make up 16%.' Minor errors occur, such as 'the percentage of dissatisfied students with books', which is slightly unnatural, and the singular verb agreement in 'None of the individuals show'. However, these errors are infrequent and do not impede communication, supporting a solid score in this category.
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