Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-24
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 proportion of various users in library at a university, whereas the table shows the percentage of satisfaction level of visitors about the facilities in the library.
In circular chart, it can be noticed that full time undergraduate have the highest proportion , with 44% of total. However, it is followed by full time postgraduates at 25% of total visitors. Moreover, library witness that 16% of total visitors are part time postgraduates. Apart from it, distance learning students and academic staff accounted for 8% and 7% of total, respectively,
The tabular representation clearly depicts that 65% of total visitors are very satisfied with the library opening hour, the remaining 35% are fairly satisfied. What is more, helpfullness of staff had very satisfied 95% of total users and 50% of total are fully satisfied with the avality of books and 40% are fairly satisfied with avality of books, the remaining are not satisfied. Albeit, 45% and 35% are very satisfied and fairly satisfied with the avality of journals in library, the remaining visitors are not satisfied. Lastly, 33% and 19% of users said that they are fairly satisfied and not satisfied with the reliability of wifi and 48% of total are fully satisfied.
Overall, it is evident that majority of visitors of library are full time undergraduates. By contrast, most of the users are very satisfied with the library facilities.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0
The student successfully addresses both parts of the prompt by reporting the main features of the pie chart and the table. An overview is provided at the end, capturing the primary demographic and the general trend of high satisfaction. Key data points are accurately reported, such as 44% for full-time undergraduates and 95% for staff helpfulness. However, the response tends to list figures mechanically, especially in the third paragraph, without fully synthesizing or drawing comprehensive comparisons across all categories. Nevertheless, all parts of the task are covered well, satisfying the requirements for a Band 6.5 or 7.0 descriptor.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0
The response is logically organized into introduction, body paragraphs for each visual, and an overall summary. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the chart data from the table data. Cohesive devices are employed to link ideas, such as 'whereas', 'however', 'moreover', and 'by contrast'. However, some referencing is slightly clunky or repetitive, and cohesion can feel mechanical in places, such as the frequent reliance on 'total visitors' or 'of total'. Progression is generally clear throughout, aligning well with the Band 6.5 or 7.0 criteria.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully utilizing terms like 'proportion', 'representation', 'depicts', and 'satisfaction level'. There are some successful attempts at less common phrasing, but also notable vocabulary and spelling errors, such as 'helpfullness' instead of 'helpfulness', and repeated typos like 'avality' instead of 'availability'. Furthermore, phrasing such as 'library witness that' is unnatural. These errors do not impede communication, placing the response firmly in the Band 6.0 category.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilizing relative clauses and introductory prepositional phrases. There are instances of grammatical inaccuracies and missing articles, such as 'various users in library' instead of 'in the library', 'full time undergraduate' missing pluralization, and slight awkwardness in structures like 'had very satisfied 95% of total users'. Punctuation is generally acceptable, but minor errors persist. The majority of simple sentences are clear, and complex structures, while occasionally faulty, do not prevent understanding, supporting a Band 6.0 score.
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