Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-19
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 given pie chart illustrates the proportion of library usage by academic staff, full-time undergraduate, full-time postgraduate, part-time postgraduate and distance learning students, whereas the table presents information on library user satisfaction divided into three categories such as very satisfied, fairly satisfied and not satisfied.
Overall, full-time undergraduates represents a major fraction in library usage, while academic staff noted least figure. Meanwhile, the feedbacks were mostly very positive regarding all the aspects of the library; however, availability of books recorded highest fairly satisfied ratings.
At the outset, full-time undergraduates and postgraduates stood at 44% and 25%, respectively. Part-time postgraduates accounted for 16% , which is almost 0.16 fraction of the area. Furthermore, distance learning and academic accounted for least figures, 8% and 7%, respectively.
Following this, 65% were very satisfied with library opening hours, compared with 35% for fairly satisfied ratings. Helpfulness of staff recorded highest figures for very satisfied review reaching 95%. Meanwhile, the reviews for availability of journals accounted for least figures for very satisfied review .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The student successfully addresses all parts of the task by reporting on both the pie chart and the table. An overview is provided, highlighting the main features such as the dominance of full-time undergraduates in library usage and the generally positive satisfaction ratings, particularly regarding staff helpfulness. Key data points are selected and reported accurately, such as full-time undergraduates at 44% and staff helpfulness reaching 95% for very satisfied reviews. However, the report is somewhat brief and could have integrated comparisons more thoroughly across both visual prompts rather than treating them in separate blocks.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The response is logically organized with a clear overall progression. The introduction outlines what each chart represents, followed by an overview paragraph, details of the pie chart data, and finally the table statistics. Cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'Overall', 'Meanwhile', and 'Furthermore' are used to connect ideas, though some transitions feel slightly mechanical (e.g., 'At the outset', 'Following this'). Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different parts of the visual data.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for an Academic Task 1 response, using terms such as 'proportion', 'fraction', 'accounted for', and 'ratings'. There are some awkward phrasings or minor lexical inaccuracies, such as 'full-time undergraduate' (missing a plural '-s') and 'least figure' instead of 'the lowest figure'. However, the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the intended meaning clearly without impeding communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response includes a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as introductory dependent clauses ('The given pie chart illustrates... whereas the table presents...'). There are some grammatical errors, such as missing plural nouns ('full-time undergraduate' instead of 'undergraduates', 'academic' instead of 'academic staff'), an awkward modifier ('0.16 fraction of the area'), and a missing article ('accounted for least figures'). Despite these errors, the majority of sentences are clear and do not impede communication.
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