Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-26

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010.

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

Student answer (Band 7.0)

The bar chart compares the percentage of Australian men and women in six different age groups who did physical activity daily in 2010.

Overall, women were more physically active then men in almost every age groups. The only exception was the youngest group, aged 15 to 24. The figure for men generally increased with age, while the percentage for women remained relatively high.

Among people aged 15 to 24, 52.8% of men exercised regularly, compared with 47.7% of women. However, in the 25 to 34 age group , the figure for men fell to 42.2%, while the percentage of the women rose to 48.9%. The biggest difference was seen among those aged 35 to 44, where 39.5% of men and 52.5% of women were physically active.

For the 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 groups female participation was 53.3% and 53% respectively, compared with 43.1% and 45.1% for men . In the oldest group, the figures were almost equal, at 46.7% for men and 47.1% for women.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively covers all parts of the task. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the general trend of women being more active and the specific exception in the youngest age group. The data is accurately selected and reported, with clear comparisons made between genders across the six age brackets. The overview is concise and provides a good summary of the trends. To reach a higher band, you could ensure that the 'main features' are highlighted even more distinctly, perhaps by explicitly contrasting the overall trend with the specific data points in the body paragraphs.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that group the data effectively. Cohesive devices such as 'However', 'while', and 'respectively' are used appropriately to link ideas and compare figures. The progression of information is smooth, moving logically from the general trend to specific age-group comparisons. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the different stages of the analysis. The flow is natural, and the referencing is clear throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'remained relatively high', 'the figure for men generally increased', and 'the biggest difference was seen' are used accurately. There is a good attempt at using specific terminology related to data reporting. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it is generally standard. To achieve a higher band, you could incorporate more sophisticated collocations or varied synonyms for 'percentage' and 'figure' to enhance the lexical variety.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, and the grammar is generally accurate. There are minor slips, such as 'women were more physically active then men' (should be 'than') and 'in almost every age groups' (should be 'age group'). However, these errors are infrequent and do not impede communication. The use of punctuation is generally correct, and the control over complex structures, such as the comparison in the final paragraph, is solid.

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