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 pie chart illustrates the data related to the categories of library users. The tabular representation depicts the satisfaction level of library users about the library after a survey.
Overall, large number of library users are full-time undergraduate and postgraduate. Moreover, majority of people are very satisfied and least of them are not satisfied with library facilities.
44% of users are full-time undergraduate and full-time undergraduate accounted for 25%. Part-time postgraduate users are nearly 16%. Remaining 15% share among two groups, 7% people belong from academic staff and 8% are from distance learning.
65% are very satisfied and 35% individuals are fairly satisfied with library opening hours. Moreover, regarding helpfulness of staff 95% are very satisfied and just 5% are fairly satisfied with the staff. Nearly 50% and 40% people are very or fairly satisfied and remaing are not satisfied with availability of books. Results regarding availability of journals and reliability of wifi are approximately same . Furthermore,Furthermore,45% and 48% are very satisfied with these facilities. However, 35% of users are fairly satisfied and 20% are not satisfied.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
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 trends such as the dominance of full-time undergraduates and postgraduates, and the generally high levels of satisfaction. Key features and comparisons are selected and reported, such as 44% for undergraduates and 95% satisfaction for staff helpfulness. However, there is a minor data confusion in the third paragraph where the student writes "full-time undergraduate accounted for 25%" instead of full-time postgraduate. Despite this minor misread of the series labels, the overall response covers the visual data well and fulfills the requirements for Task Achievement at this level.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is arranged logically with an introduction, an overview, a body paragraph for the pie chart, and a body paragraph for the table. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Moreover', and 'Furthermore' are used to connect ideas, although the repetition of 'Furthermore' in the final paragraph highlights a somewhat mechanical approach to cohesion. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different visual elements. Referencing is mostly clear, though the progression between sentences could be smoother. Overall, the organization is coherent and easy to follow throughout.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms such as 'illustrates', 'tabular representation', 'categories', and 'satisfaction level'. There are some attempts at less common vocabulary, but also noticeable word choice errors and minor inaccuracies, such as '7% people belong from academic staff' (instead of 'belong to') and 'remaing' (spelling error). Results regarding availability of journals and reliability of wifi being 'approximately same' is functional. The vocabulary is sufficient to communicate the main points, but inaccuracies prevent it from reaching a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, incorporating percentages and descriptive clauses. There are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings throughout the text, including 'large number of library users are' (missing article), 'majority of people are very satisfied and least of them are not satisfied', and 'Results regarding availability of journals and reliability of wifi are approximately same .' Punctuation and spacing issues also appear, such as the double 'Furthermore,Furthermore,'. However, these errors rarely impede communication, and the basic meaning remains clear to the reader.
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