Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-10-20

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 6.0)

The pie chart illustrates the various kinds of library users at a university. The chart describes the satisfaction levels of the users.

Overall, It was clear that the full-time undergraduate students were majorly invested in the library. The least proportion of users were from academic staff. Most of the students were overwhelmed with the library opening timings followed with staff's helpfulness.

To commence with, Almost half of the proportion of students were full-time undergraduate students utilizing the library the most, stating at 44%. Next highest users were full-time postgraduates at 25%. Part-time postgraduates were using it in moderation, statistics showing at 16%. The least proportion of users were distance learners and academic staff who barely visited the library. Their percentage of visitings were 8% and 7% respectively.

Coming to the satisfaction levels of the users, majority of the students were very happy with the service of the staff's helping nature and library opening hours. More than 90% and 65% were happy with the service respectively. availability of books, journals and wi-fi service was not so satisfying which resulted in the dissatisfaction of the students.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You identify both visuals and report several key figures accurately, including the 44% share of full-time undergraduates, the 25% for full-time postgraduates, and the high satisfaction with staff helpfulness and opening hours. The overview also recognises the largest and smallest user groups. However, the satisfaction summary is incomplete and sometimes unclear: “availability of books, journals and wi-fi service was not so satisfying” groups together results that differ, while books and wi-fi each had around half very satisfied and journals had the highest dissatisfaction at 20%. The claim that users were “overwhelmed” by opening times is not supported by the data. To strengthen the response, compare the satisfaction categories more precisely and include the notable contrast between zero dissatisfaction for opening hours and staff helpfulness and higher dissatisfaction for journals and wi-fi.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a clear overall arrangement: an introduction, an overview, a paragraph on user categories, and a final paragraph on satisfaction. Sequencing phrases such as “To commence with” and “Coming to” help signal the shift between the two visuals, and the main points are generally easy to follow. This coherent structure is a strength. However, some links are mechanical, and the overview combines several ideas without clearly distinguishing the user-group pattern from satisfaction findings. The final paragraph also moves from staff and opening hours to books, journals, and wi-fi without reporting their figures or explaining the differences. Use more direct comparisons and clearer referencing—for example, contrast the two areas with no dissatisfaction against journals, where dissatisfaction was highest.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use a reasonable range of vocabulary to describe the visuals, including “proportion,” “satisfaction levels,” and “dissatisfaction.” However, several choices are imprecise or unnatural for an academic data summary. “Majorly invested in the library” suggests commitment rather than the largest user share, and “overwhelmed with the library opening timings” does not accurately express satisfaction. “Visitings” is not the appropriate noun, while “using it in moderation” is vague for a percentage comparison. These choices make some descriptions less precise, although the overall meaning remains understandable. Prefer neutral reporting language such as “accounted for,” “were satisfied with,” and “the smallest group,” and use consistent terms for the user categories and satisfaction ratings.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more developed sentence forms, and most of the main comparisons can be understood. However, errors in sentence construction, agreement, articles, and punctuation recur. For example, “Almost half of the proportion of students were” has an awkward and grammatically inconsistent structure; “More than 90% and 65% were happy” leaves the two figures’ subjects unclear; and “availability of books” begins a sentence without a capital letter. The opening also shifts from “The pie chart” to “The chart” without clearly identifying the second visual. Aim for shorter, controlled comparisons, such as “Staff helpfulness received 95% very satisfied responses, compared with 65% for opening hours.” Check sentence openings, subject–verb agreement, and punctuation when editing.

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