Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-19

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 7.5)

The table illustrates the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and after its renovation. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors to what extent they were satisfied with their experience during the same two periods.

Overall, there was an increase in the number of visitors after the museum was renovated. The survey results also show that the proportion of people who were very satisfied more than doubled, while the number of satisfied visitors increased. In contrast, the proportions of dissatisfied and very dissatisfied visitors decreased, whereas the percentage of visitors who gave no response remained unchanged.

During the year before the renovation, the number of visitors was 74,000, compared with 92,000 after the renovation. According to the survey, 15% of visitors were very satisfied before the renovation, but this figure increased to 35% afterwards. The proportion of satisfied visitors also rose, from 30% to 40%. Meanwhile, the percentage of dissatisfied visitors decreased from 40% to 30%, while the proportion of very dissatisfied visitors fell from 10% to 5%. The percentage of visitors who gave no response remained the same at 5%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have clearly identified the main features, such as the increase in visitor numbers and the shift in satisfaction levels. The data is accurately reported, and the comparison between the two periods is well-integrated. You have successfully selected the key information from both the table and the charts, providing a clear overview and supporting details. The response is well-structured and covers all requirements for an Academic Task 1 report, demonstrating a clear understanding of the data provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview paragraph, and a detailed body paragraph. The progression of ideas is smooth, moving from the general trend to specific data points. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'In contrast', 'Meanwhile', and 'compared with' are used effectively to link sentences and ideas. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the supporting data. The flow of information is natural, and the relationship between the different parts of the data is easy to follow throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a data-reporting task. Terms such as 'illustrates', 'proportion', 'renovation', and 'remained unchanged' are used accurately. The vocabulary is precise and fits the context well. While the range is sufficient to convey meaning clearly and with some sophistication, there is room to incorporate more varied or less common lexical items to reach the highest band. However, the current usage is natural and error-free, effectively supporting the communication of the data trends.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response displays a high level of grammatical control. You use a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences, with a high degree of accuracy. Punctuation is used correctly, and there are no noticeable errors that impede communication. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and the control over tense usage (e.g., 'was', 'increased', 'remained') is consistent with the requirements of describing past data. The writing is fluent and demonstrates a solid command of English grammar.

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