Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)
The pie chart illustrates the proportions of different categories of users of a university library, while the table shows the percentage of users who were satisfied with various library services.
Overall, full-time students represented the majority of library users, with full-time undergraduates forming the largest individual group. In terms of satisfaction, the helpfulness of library staff received the most positive feedback, whereas the availability of journals and Wi-Fi recorded comparatively higher levels of dissatisfaction.
Looking first at the categories of library users, full-time undergraduate students accounted for the largest proportion, at 44% of all users. Full-time postgraduate students constituted the second-largest group, representing 25%. Together, these two groups made up 69% of total library users. By comparison, part-time postgraduate students accounted for 16%, while distance-learning students represented a further 8%. Academic staff comprised the smallest proportion, at only 7%.
Regarding user satisfaction with library services, staff helpfulness was rated most highly, with 95% of respondents being very satisfied and the remaining 5% fairly satisfied. The library’s opening hours were also viewed positively, as 65% of users were very satisfied and none reported dissatisfaction. The availability of books received relatively favourable feedback, although 10% of users were dissatisfied. In contrast, journals and Wi-Fi were the least satisfactory services, with 20% and 19% of users respectively expressing dissatisfaction.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5
The response fully addresses all parts of the task by accurately summarising both the pie chart and the table. An effective overview is provided in the second paragraph, capturing the main trends: full-time students formed the majority of library users, staff helpfulness received the highest satisfaction, and journals and Wi-Fi had the highest dissatisfaction. The student selects and reports key features with precise figures, such as full-time undergraduates accounting for 44% and staff helpfulness reaching 95% very satisfied. The comparisons made throughout the text are relevant and accurate based on the provided visual data, demonstrating a high level of task fulfillment.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear progression from an introduction and overview to detailed paragraphs on user categories and satisfaction levels. Cohesive devices are used naturally and effectively without being mechanical, as seen in phrases like 'Overall', 'In terms of satisfaction', 'Looking first at', and 'Regarding user satisfaction'. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct visual data sets (the pie chart and the table), ensuring the essay is easy to follow and cohesive throughout.
Lexical Resource: Band 7.5
The student demonstrates a wide and flexible lexical resource suitable for an Academic Task 1 response. Vocabulary choices are precise and varied, including terms such as 'proportions', 'constituted', 'respective', 'respondents', and 'comparatively'. There are very few lexical inaccuracies, and less common vocabulary items (e.g., 'favourable', 'dissatisfaction') are used naturally and with a good awareness of collocation and academic style.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.5
A wide range of complex grammatical structures is used accurately throughout the response. The majority of sentences are error-free, featuring effective subordination and participial phrases, such as 'while the table shows the percentage of users who were satisfied' and 'with full-time undergraduates forming the largest individual group'. Control of grammar and punctuation is strong, with only rare, non-systematic errors that never impede communication.
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