Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)
The pie chart and table illustrate the results of a survey of different categories of library users and their satisfaction with the library.
The users are divided in five categories in total. The percentage of full-time undergraduate students as library users is the highest, while academic staff's is the lowest. The number of distance learning students from all the courses is just 1% greater than the academic staff, making their percentage the second-lowest in the chart. Moreover, full-time postgraduate students' percentage is a quarter of total, and part-time postgraduate students' is 16%, making this category stand on the median point in the comparison.
The survey furthermore shows the user satisfaction on different things that the library offers. The users are most satisfied with the helpfulness of staff present with 95% users very satisfied and 5% fairly satisfied. Similar to this, the users are very satisfied with the opening hours of the library, with 65% very satisfied and 35% fairly satisfied. However, the users are most disappointed with the availability of journals in the library. 20% of people are not satisfied, while 45% are very satisfied. The second-lowest satisfaction was stated for the reliability of wi-fi, with 19% of users not satisfied at all and 48% very satisfied. Lastly, the survey results for the availability of books showed that 10% of people are not satisfied, while 50% of people are very satisfied and 40% are fairly satisfied.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0
The student successfully addresses all parts of the task by reporting the main features from both the pie chart and the table. An appropriate overview is provided, noting the highest and lowest categories of library users and summarizing the general satisfaction levels. Key data points are accurately cited, such as full-time undergraduate students comprising 44% and academic staff making up 7%. The comparison between distance learners and academic staff is also correctly highlighted. For the table data, the writer correctly identifies helpfulness of staff as receiving the highest satisfaction and journals as having significant dissatisfaction. However, there is a minor misinterpretation of the journal data, stating that 45% are 'very satisfied' when the chart indicates 45% for that category, but overall the selection and reporting of main features meet the criteria for a strong band score.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0
The response is logically organized with a clear overall progression. The essay is divided into three distinct paragraphs: an introduction, a body paragraph dedicated to the pie chart, and a final body paragraph focusing on the table. Cohesive devices are used adequately to guide the reader through the data, with phrases like 'The users are furthermore', 'Moreover', and 'However'. Paragraphing is used sufficiently and appropriately, separating the two distinct data sets logically. Referencing is generally clear, though occasional transitions between data points within the table paragraph feel slightly mechanical. Overall, the logical structure and clear organization support the flow of information effectively.
Lexical Resource: Band 6.5
The student demonstrates an adequate to good range of vocabulary suitable for an Academic Task 1 response. Less common lexical items are attempted with varying success, such as 'median point', 'disappointed', and 'availability'. There are occasional slight inaccuracies in word choice or collocation, for example, saying users are 'disappointed' rather than 'dissatisfied' based on the survey categories, and 'different things that the library offers' which is a bit informal. Spelling and word formation are generally accurate, and communication is never impeded. The vocabulary allows for sufficient precision in reporting percentages and comparisons.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.5
The writer uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, incorporating comparative structures such as 'the highest', 'the lowest', and '1% greater than'. Grammatical control is generally good, and many sentences are error-free. There are some minor grammatical slips and awkward phrasing, such as 'users are divided in five categories' (should be 'into') and 'making this category stand on the median point'. Punctuation is accurate, and punctuation errors do not impede communication. The variety of grammatical forms demonstrates a competent control of the language, aligning well with the requirements for this band.
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