Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-22
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 6.5)
The table illustrates the total number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after its infrastructural changes, while the pie charts indicate the outcomes of surveys of visitor satisfaction, during the same two periods.
Overall, the figure for the total number of visitors to Ashdown Museum increased after refurbishment of the museum. Furthermore, the results of visitor satisfaction improved after refurbishment and dissatisfaction of visitors decreased over the same period.
The total number of visitors before refurbishment was 74,000 and this figure surged to 92,000 after the infrastructural changes in the museum.
Before refurbishment of the museum, the percentage of very dissatisfied visitors was 10% and for dissatisfied 40%. Additionally, 30% of visitors were satisfied with the museum and 15% were very satisfied visitors.
Regarding the museum after refurbishment, the percentage of very dissatisfied (5%) and dissatisfied (15%) visitors decreased dramatically. Similarly, the figure for satisfied (40%) and very satisfied (35%) visitors experienced an impressive rally after refurbishment. Finally, the proportion of non-respondent visitors remained unchanged before and after refurbishment at approximately 5%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The student covers all parts of the task well, providing a clear summary of the table and pie charts. The main features are identified accurately, noting the rise in visitor numbers from 74,000 to 92,000, as well as the positive shift in visitor satisfaction levels. An overview is present and effectively summarises the main trends, stating that visitor numbers increased while dissatisfaction decreased and overall satisfaction improved. The figures cited from the text match the provided visual data accurately, and comparisons between the two periods are appropriately made. The response satisfies all requirements for this criterion at a high level.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The response has a clear logical organisation and progression throughout. Information and ideas are presented in a coherent sequence, moving naturally from an introductory overview to specific data points regarding visitor numbers, and subsequently detailing the survey satisfaction percentages for both periods. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different elements of the visual data. Cohesive devices such as 'while', 'furthermore', 'additionally', and 'regarding' are used logically, though a slightly wider variety of cohesive links could enhance the flow further. Overall, the structural progression supports easy reading and clear navigation of the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
The student demonstrates a sufficient range of vocabulary with some flexibility and precision, suitable for an Academic Task 1 response. Less common items and paraphrasing are used effectively, such as 'infrastructural changes', 'surged', 'experienced an impressive rally', and 'proportion of non-respondent visitors'. There are occasional slight awkwardnesses in phrasing, but word choice and collocations are generally accurate and do not impede communication. Spelling and word formation are correct throughout the response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
The response features a good mix of simple and complex sentence forms, demonstrating control over grammatical structures. Complex sentences, such as 'The table illustrates the total number of visitors... while the pie charts indicate...', are handled accurately. There is good use of prepositional phrases and relative clauses, and the majority of sentences are error-free. Punctuation is used correctly to separate clauses and list items. Occasional minor slips do not interfere with communication, reflecting a solid command of grammar and sentence construction.
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