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 different categories of library users, while the table shows their levels of satisfaction with various library services.
Overall, students make up the majority of library users. Satisfaction is generally high, especially with staff helpfulness and opening hours, while journals and Wi-Fi receive comparatively lower ratings.
Full-time undergraduates represent the largest group of users, at 44%, followed by full-time postgraduates at 25%. Part-time postgraduates account for 16%, while distance learners and academic staff make up 8% and 7% respectively.
Regarding satisfaction, most users are very satisfied with the library’s opening hours, while almost all users report high satisfaction with the helpfulness of staff. For the availability of books, 50% of users are very satisfied, 40% are fairly satisfied, and only 10% are dissatisfied.
Dissatisfaction is highest for the availability of journals, at 20%. Similarly, 19% of users are dissatisfied with the library’s Wi-Fi service, indicating that these two areas receive relatively lower satisfaction ratings.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| 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 summarizing the main features of both the pie chart and the table. An effective overview is provided, highlighting the dominance of student users, high overall satisfaction, and specific areas receiving lower ratings. Key data points are accurately reported, such as the 44% figure for full-time undergraduates and the 65% very satisfied rating for opening hours, alongside meaningful comparisons between different categories and services. The data is handled accurately and all information is well-supported by the visual source.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5
Ideas are logically sequenced and progress naturally from the demographic breakdown to the satisfaction survey results. Paragraphing is used effectively, with each paragraph focusing on a distinct aspect of the visual data. Cohesive devices are managed well without being intrusive, employing phrases such as 'Overall', 'followed by', and 'Regarding satisfaction' to guide the reader smoothly through the text. Referencing is clear throughout, contributing to an overall coherent piece of writing.
Lexical Resource: Band 6.5
The student demonstrates a sufficient and flexible range of vocabulary suited to academic report writing. Less common and precise functional vocabulary is used appropriately, such as 'dominate', 'account for', 'respectively', and 'dissatisfaction'. Word choices and collocations are generally accurate, with terms like 'categories of library users' and 'satisfaction ratings' used correctly. Spelling and word formation are error-free, reflecting good lexical control.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.5
The text exhibits a good variety of sentence structures, seamlessly mixing simple and complex forms. Grammatical control is strong, with the majority of sentences being error-free. Complex structures, such as participial clauses and comparative constructions ('while the table shows...', 'followed by full-time postgraduates at 25%'), are handled with a high degree of accuracy and punctuation is used correctly throughout.
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