Responses of different age groups to a questionnaire with their opinion about the range of books and the non-print material of a local library

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 - Tables

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IELTS Writing Task 1 Question

The two tables below show responses of different age groups to a questionnaire with their opinion about the range of books and the non-print material of a local library. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Common Questions for the Table

1. Graph Type: Two Tables

2. Title: Responses to Library Resources by Age Group (Books and Non-Print Material)

3. What are the units of measurement?: Percentage of respondents

4. Who: Different age groups (under 15, 15–39, above 40)

5. When: Not specified

6. Where: Local library

7. Topic: Ratings of print and non-print resources

Comparison Showing and Trends Any change over time (such as an increase or a decrease) is a trend.

Comparison 1 : Range of Books (Print Resources)

Details:

1. Under 15: Nearly 50% rated the range as very good, 33% as satisfactory, and about 10% as not good.

2. 15–39 and Above 40: Similar trends, with around 25% giving a “very good” rating and approximately 50% rating them as satisfactory. About 25% found the range not good.

Comparison 2 : Non-Print Material (Software and DVDs)

Details:

Under 15: Half were dissatisfied, while 25% rated the material very good and another 25% satisfactory.
15–39: Nearly 50% rated the non-print material as very good, 30% as satisfactory, and around 20% as not good. Very few refrained from commenting.
Above 40: Nearly half did not comment. About 11% rated the material as very good, while around 20% each rated it as satisfactory or not good.

Sample Answer

The two tables compare the opinions of three age groups—under 15, 15–39, and above 40—on the range of books and non-print materials (software and DVDs) available in a local library.

Overall, younger users were more critical of non-print resources, while older users tended to refrain from commenting.

For the range of books, nearly half of the under-15s rated it as very good, while 33% were satisfied and about 10% were dissatisfied. In contrast, only 25% of respondents in the 15–39 and above-40 groups rated the range very well. Around 50% of these age groups found the range satisfactory, and 25% considered it unsatisfactory.

Half of the under-15s expressed dissatisfaction with non-print resources, with the remaining split evenly between outstanding and satisfactory ratings. Among the 15–39 group, 50% rated the material as very good, 30% as satisfactory, and 20% as not good—only a tiny proportion withheld comments. Meanwhile, 50% of those above 40 chose not to comment. Of the rest, 11% rated the material very good, and 20% each rated it as satisfactory or not good.

Top 34 Vocabularies

Vocabulary	Type	Meaning	Synonyms	Examples
Resources	Noun	Supplies or materials used to meet needs	Materials, Assets	The library’s resources were rated differently by age groups.
Proportion	Noun	A part or share of a whole	Ratio, Fraction	A significant proportion of respondents over 40 did not comment.
Satisfactory	Adjective	Acceptable or adequate	Sufficient, Passable	Many users rated the range of books as satisfactory.
Minority	Noun	A smaller group compared to the majority	Subgroup, Few	A small minority of the younger group did not comment.
Contrast	Noun	A striking difference between two things	Disparity, Opposition	In contrast, older respondents refrained from commenting.
Underrepresented	Adjective	Represented in insufficient numbers or degree	Marginal, Few	Ratings for non-print material were underrepresented by older groups.
Divergence	Noun	A difference or variation	Separation, Deviation	There was a divergence in opinion between age groups.
Predominantly	Adverb	Mainly or for the most part	Chiefly, Primarily	The older age group predominantly did not comment.
Allocate	Verb	To assign or distribute	Assign, Distribute	Time and effort were allocated to rating non-print materials.
Perception	Noun	The way something is understood or regarded	Viewpoint, Interpretation	The perception of the range of books varied across age groups.
Assessment	Noun	The act of evaluating or judging	Evaluation, Appraisal	“The assessment of library resources varied across age groups.”
Critical	Adjective	Expressing disapproval or judgment	Judgmental, Analytical	“Younger users were more critical of non-print materials.”
Demographic	Noun	A specific segment of the population	Population group, Sector	“Each age demographic had unique opinions on the resources.”
Dissatisfaction	Noun	A feeling of not being pleased or content	Discontent, Unhappiness	“Half of the under-15s expressed dissatisfaction with non-print materials.”
Perspective	Noun	A particular way of viewing something	Viewpoint, Outlook	“The perspective on books differed between younger and older groups.”
Unsatisfactory	Adjective	Not meeting expectations or standards	Inadequate, Poor	“25% of respondents found the book selection unsatisfactory.”
Engagement	Noun	The act of being involved or participating	Participation, Involvement	“Engagement with non-print materials was higher among younger users.”
Segmentation	Noun	The division of something into parts	Division, Categorization	“The segmentation of age groups revealed contrasting opinions.”
Prominent	Adjective	Important or easily noticed	Noticeable, Significant	“Prominent differences were observed in their evaluations.”
Noteworthy	Adjective	Deserving attention or notice	Significant, Remarkable	“The response from the older age group was less noteworthy.”
Varied	Adjective	Differing in type or character	Diverse, Mixed	“Opinions on the range of books varied significantly.”
Indicate	Verb	To point out or show	Show, Demonstrate	“The table indicates significant dissatisfaction among younger users.”
Preference	Noun	A greater liking for one alternative over another	Choice, Favoritism	“The preference for books was higher among the under-15s.”
Underwhelming	Adjective	Failing to impress or excite	Disappointing, Insufficient	“Non-print materials were deemed underwhelming by the younger users.”
Subset	Noun	A smaller part of a larger group	Subdivision, Fraction	“The older users represent a subset of the overall respondents.”
Adequate	Adjective	Satisfactory or acceptable	Sufficient, Suitable	“The range of books was considered adequate by most respondents.”
Highlight	Verb	To emphasize or make prominent	Stress, Emphasize	“The responses highlight dissatisfaction among certain groups.”
Significant	Adjective	Important or meaningful	Notable, Considerable	“A significant proportion of respondents rated the materials poorly.”
Trend	Noun	A general direction in which something is developing	Pattern, Tendency	“A downward trend in ratings was noted among older age groups.”
Neutral	Adjective	Not expressing a strong opinion either way	Unbiased, Indifferent	“Some respondents gave a neutral rating for the book range.”
Insight	Noun	A deep understanding of something	Understanding, Awareness	“The data provides insights into age-based preferences.”
Evaluation	Noun	The act of judging or determining the value of something	Assessment, Review	“The evaluation process varied between age groups.”
Marginally	Adverb	Slightly or to a limited extent	Barely, Slightly	“Older users were marginally more satisfied with non-print materials.”
Predominance	Noun	The state of being greater in number or influence	Majority, Dominance	“The predominance of dissatisfaction was observed in younger groups.”

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