Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-29
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 given diagram depicts the proportion of five distinct categories of library users. In addition, the table provides information about the satisfaction ratio for various features of the library.
Overall, full-time undergraduate students account for the highest percentage in total users of the library, whereas the least figure belongs to academic staff. Furthermore, the proportion of being not satisfied about the library is notably less.
Almost two-third of library visitors are full-time students, accounting for total 69 percent, where undergraduate and post graduate level learners are respectively 44 and 25 percent of total library patrons. Meanwhile, institutional staffs are only 7 percent, where students with distance learning courses almost match the figure with 8 percent. Remaining 16 percent of total users are part-time postgraduates.
Every user is satsfied with library opening hours and helpfulness of staff, where staff's behaviour impressed 95 percent of users very much and the rest of them were fairly satisfied. Besides, almost half of the patrons are very satisfied with availability of books, journals, and reliability of wi-fi. Nevertheless, 20 percent users were not satisfied with availability of journals, which is the highest in 'not satisfied' option.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5
The student successfully addresses all parts of the task by reporting the main features of both the pie chart and the table. An overview is provided, highlighting the highest and lowest categories and general trends. Key data points are accurately cited, such as full-time undergraduates accounting for 44 percent and academic staff at 7 percent. The student makes relevant comparisons, noting that distance learning and academic staff have similar proportions, and correctly identifies satisfaction ratings like the 95 percent helpfulness rating and the 20 percent dissatisfaction with journals. The response is fully developed and well-grounded in the provided visual data, meeting all requirements for a high band score.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5
The response is logically organized with a clear overall progression. It begins with a satisfactory introduction, moves into an overview paragraph, details the user categories, and concludes with the satisfaction table data. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct visual elements and themes. Cohesive devices are managed well, using transition markers such as 'Overall', 'Furthermore', 'Meanwhile', and 'Besides'. Referencing is generally clear, though minor improvements in linking sentences could enhance the flow further. Overall, the logical structure supports easy navigation through the data presented.
Lexical Resource: Band 6.0
The student demonstrates an adequate to good range of vocabulary suitable for an academic task, employing terms like 'proportion', 'distinct categories', 'patrons', and 'reliability'. There are occasional slight lexical inaccuracies, such as 'institutional staffs' instead of 'academic staff' and a spelling slip with 'satsfied'. However, less common items are attempted with some awareness of collocation and style. The vocabulary is sufficient to allow precision and flexibility, communicating the data effectively without impeding the reader's understanding.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.5
The response exhibits a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, featuring relative clauses and participial phrases (e.g., 'accounting for total 69 percent, where undergraduate and post graduate level learners are respectively...'). Grammatical control is generally strong, with many error-free sentences. Minor errors occur, such as 'Almost two-third' instead of 'two-thirds', and a slight awkwardness in phrasing like 'the proportion of being not satisfied'. Punctuation is sound, and errors do not impede communication, demonstrating a solid command of grammar and sentence patterns.
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