Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-28

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 7.0)

The table displays how many people visited Ashdown Museum in the year prior to and the year following its refurbishment, while the pie charts illustrate the responses to surveys of visitor satisfaction during the same two years.

Overall, visitor numbers and satisfaction both increased following the refurbishment.

There were 74,000 people visiting the museum in the year before it was refurbished, and this number climbed significantly to 92,000 in the year after the refurbishment.

Moving on to visitor satisfaction, those who rated their experience as 'dissatisfied' made up the greatest proportion of respondents in the year before the museum was refurbished, at 40%. However, this number showed a dramatic decline to only 15% after the refurbishment. The proportion of respondents who were very dissatisfied with their visit also fell, to only 5%. The proportions of those who responded 'satisfied' and 'very satisfied', in comparison, both went up in the year after the refurbishment, to 40% and 35% respectively, and these were the two most common responses that year.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview of the main trends and supported these with accurate data from both the table and the pie charts. The comparison between the two periods is well-integrated, and the key features—such as the increase in visitor numbers and the shift in satisfaction levels—are highlighted appropriately. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are fully utilized; for instance, you could have briefly mentioned the 'neutral' category to provide a more comprehensive picture of the survey results.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. You use a standard structure: an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on visitor numbers and satisfaction respectively. Cohesive devices such as 'while', 'however', and 'in comparison' are used effectively to link ideas and contrast information. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the information flows smoothly from one point to the next. The response is easy to follow, and the relationship between the different parts of the data is clearly established.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'climbed significantly', 'dramatic decline', and 'greatest proportion' are used effectively to describe the data. The vocabulary is natural and appropriate for an academic report. While the range is good, incorporating a few more sophisticated synonyms or collocations related to statistical trends could elevate the response further. There are no spelling errors, and the word choice is consistently accurate throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The response displays a good command of grammatical structures. You successfully use a mix of simple and complex sentences, such as the opening sentence which uses a subordinate clause to introduce the two data sources. The punctuation is accurate, and there are no significant errors that impede communication. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and you demonstrate good control over verb tenses when describing past events. To achieve a higher score, you could experiment with more varied complex structures, such as passive voice constructions or participle clauses.

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