Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-26
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 6.5)
The pie chart shows the categories of library users at a university, while the table compares their satisfaction levels with different library services.
Overall, full-time undergraduates are the largest group of users, while academic staff are the smallest. In terms of satisfaction, users are most satisfied with staff helpfulness and least satisfied with the availability of journals.
The library is most popular among full- time undergraduates, who account for 44% of users, followed by full-time postgraduates at 25%. Part-time postgraduates make up 16%, while distance learners and academic staff represent the smallest proportions, at 8% and 7% respectively.
On the other hand, 95% of users are very satisfied with the helpfulness of staff, with only 5% fairly satisfied and none dissatisfied. Library opening hours also receive high satisfaction, with 65% very satisfied. In contrast, only 45% are very satisfied with the availability of journals, with 20% not satisfied.
very satisfied. In contrast, only 45% are very satisfied with the availability of journals, with 20% not satisfied.
Similarly, 48% are very satisfied with Wi- Fi reliability, while 19% are not satisfied.
Regarding the availability of books, 50% are very satisfied, 40% fairly satisfied, and 10% not satisfied.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0
The student covers all parts of the task well, providing a clear overview and effectively reporting the main features from both the pie chart and the table. Key data points are accurately cited, such as full-time undergraduates accounting for 44% of users and 95% of users being very satisfied with staff helpfulness. Comparisons are made appropriately across categories and services. However, there is a minor formatting error near the end where a sentence is accidentally repeated (very satisfied. In contrast, only 45% are very satisfied with the availability of journals...). Despite this slip, the response successfully addresses all requirements of the prompt and presents a well-developed summary.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5
The response has a clear logical organization and progression throughout. The introduction successfully outlines both visuals, followed by a general overview paragraph. Subsequent paragraphs logically separate the pie chart data from the table data, allowing the reader to follow the information easily. Cohesive devices are used appropriately, such as 'while', 'followed by', 'on the other hand', and 'in contrast'. Paragraphing is used effectively to group related ideas. Although there is a disruptive repetition of a sentence near the end which slightly affects fluency, the overall structure remains coherent and easy to follow.
Lexical Resource: Band 6.5
The student demonstrates an adequate and sufficient range of vocabulary for the task, successfully using terms such as 'proportion', 'represent', 'account for', and 'satisfaction levels'. Less common phrasing like 'distance learners', 'academic staff', and 'reliability of wi-fi' are integrated naturally and accurately. Word choices and collocations are generally appropriate, with no severe lexical errors that impede communication. While the vocabulary is functional and clear rather than highly sophisticated, it fully serves the purpose of an academic task summary.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.5
The writer uses a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, including participial clauses and comparative structures (e.g., 'full-time undergraduates, who account for 44% of users, followed by...'). There are frequent error-free sentences demonstrating good control of grammar and punctuation. However, there is a stray repeated sentence fragment near the end that lowers the overall mechanical accuracy. Aside from this accidental duplication, the grammatical control is strong and communication is never impeded.
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