Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-18

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 demonstrate the outcome of a survey of library readers at a university. The unit of measurement used is percentage.

Overall, full-time undergraduate students made up the majority of library readers and Academic staff accounted for the smallest share. According to the table, most of the students were very happy or fairly satisfied with different services of the library.

The pie chart depicts that 44 percent of readers were full-time undergraduate while 25 percent were. full-time postgraduate. Part-time postgraduate comprised 16 percent of users, followed by distance learners at 8 percent and academic staff at 7 percent.

The table illustrates that users were satisfied with library opening hours and helpfulness of staff, with 87 percent and 84 percent respectively reported that they were very satisfied . Only 10 percent marked that they were not satisfied with availability of books, rest were satisfied. More than 75 percent of readers were either very satisfied or fairly satisfied with availability of books and reliability of WiFi.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The student has successfully addressed all parts of the task by reporting the main features of both the pie chart and the table. An adequate overview is provided, highlighting that full-time undergraduates formed the largest user group and academic staff the smallest, alongside general satisfaction trends. Key data points are accurately reported, such as the 44 percent for full-time undergraduates and the high satisfaction rates for library opening hours and staff helpfulness. However, there is a minor error in data interpretation in the final paragraph where the student incorrectly calculates or states percentages (e.g., combining opening hours and helpfulness into 87 percent and 84 percent when the chart shows 65 percent very satisfied for hours and 95 percent for staff). Despite this inaccuracy, the core information is presented clearly, fulfilling the requirements for Band 6.5.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response exhibits a clear overall arrangement with logical progression from the introduction to the overview, followed by body paragraphs detailing the chart and the table respectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different visual aids and themes. Cohesive devices are employed, such as 'Overall', 'According to the table', and 'The pie chart depicts', though some referencing is slightly mechanical or abrupt, such as starting sentences abruptly with data without smooth transitions. Paragraph sequencing is logical, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow, making this a solid performance that fits the Band 7 criteria.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for an Academic Task 1 response, incorporating terms like 'demonstrate', 'proportion', 'comprised', and 'availability'. There are some successful attempts at less common phrasing, such as 'accounted for the smallest share' and 'distance learners'. However, there are minor lexical inaccuracies, such as referring to library users as 'readers' repetitively and a punctuation/spacing error in '25 percent were. full-time postgraduate'. Word choice is generally functional, but lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands, placing this firmly at Band 6.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, demonstrating a reasonable command of grammar. Examples of complex structures include 'According to the table, most of the students were very happy...' and 'Part-time postgraduate comprised 16 percent of users, followed by...'. Grammatical control is generally good, and errors do not impede communication. There are occasional slip-ups, such as the missing pluralisation in 'Part-time postgraduate comprised' and awkward punctuation before 'full-time postgraduate'. Sentence structures are varied enough to prevent monotony, supporting a Band 6.5 score.

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