Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-22
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 and table chart are illustrates the results of a survey of library users at university.
from an overall analysis, in a pie chart full-time undergraduate are the dominant category of library users while academic staff are the lowest category of library users at university. On the other hand in a table chart visitors are highly satisfied by helpful staff of the library.
To expound the pie chart in detail,full-time undergraduate are the one of the highest category of library patrons which is 44% whereas, full-time postgraduate are the second greatest category of library visitors which makes up 25% of share. Moreover, part-time postgraduate contributes as 16% which is double of distance learning (8%). Ultimately,academic staff remains the lowest stage of library -goers which is 7%.
As further scrutiny reveals, in a table chart , greatest share of library members are satisfied by helpfull staff of library which makes up 95%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The student successfully covers both parts of the visual data by summarising the pie chart regarding categories of library users and the table illustrating library user satisfaction. An overview is provided, noting that full-time undergraduates are the dominant group and that academic staff represent the lowest, while visitors are generally very satisfied with staff helpfulness. Main features are accurately reported with specific data points cited, such as full-time undergraduates at 44% and helpful staff satisfaction at 95%. Comparisons are made, for instance, noting that part-time postgraduates at 16% are double the percentage of distance learners. The task is addressed well, fulfilling the requirements for an Academic Task 1 response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organised with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs detailing the pie chart and table. Cohesive devices are employed to guide the reader through the data, such as 'from an overall analysis', 'On the other hand', and 'To expound the pie chart in detail'. However, paragraphing is somewhat basic and could be refined for better flow. Referencing is generally clear, though minor mechanical transitions like 'As further scrutiny reveals' feel slightly unnatural. Overall, the logical progression is evident throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, attempting some less common lexical items such as 'dominant category', 'patrons', and 'scrutiny'. However, there are noticeable word choice and collocation issues, such as 'table chart' (instead of simply 'table') and 'stage of library -goers' (instead of 'category of library users'). Spelling and word formation errors, such as 'helpfull', also occur. While communication is not impeded, the precision and flexibility required for higher bands are limited by these occasional inaccuracies.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses and comparative forms ('which is double of distance learning'). However, there are persistent grammatical errors, most notably subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'full-time undergraduate are' instead of 'undergraduates are', 'pie chart and table chart are illustrates') and missing articles ('at university' instead of 'at the university'). Punctuation and spacing issues also occur around commas and periods. These errors reflect a mix of simple and complex forms with frequent minor slips.
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