Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-09-16

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 7.5)

The given chart illustrates the percentage of men and women in different age groups who participated in physical activity regularly in Australia in 2010.

Overall, women had higher participation rates than men in all age groups except 15–24. Women recorded their highest figure among 45–54-year-olds, while the rates for both genders were almost the same in the 65-and-over group.

It was seen that from the age of 15 to 24, 52.8% of males participated in physical activity but only 47.7% females participated. In contrast, in the 25 to 34 age group the proportion of women who participated in physical activity increased to 48.9% but the percentage of males declined to 42.2%. Across the three age groups from 35 to 64, women consistently recorded higher rates of physical activity, at over 52%, whereas the figures for men were 39.5%, 43.1% and 45.1%, respectively. Furthermore, in the age group of 65 and over the percentage of males and females who exercised were almost the same at 46.7%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The student successfully addresses all parts of the task by reporting the main features and making relevant comparisons across the age groups. An appropriate and clear overview is provided in the second paragraph, highlighting the general trend that women had higher participation rates except in the youngest cohort, and noting key peaks and similarities. Data is accurately cited from the chart, such as mentioning the male participation rate of 52.8% for 15-to-24-year-olds and the female peak of 53.3% in the 45-to-54 bracket. The selection of data is well-balanced and fully supports the comparison between genders. This meets the criteria for a high band score, demonstrating a well-developed response to the visual information.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas from the introductory statement to the overview, followed by detailed body data. Paragraphing is used appropriately and sufficiently to separate the introduction/overview from the detailed body analysis. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'In contrast', and 'Furthermore' are managed well to guide the reader through the comparisons. Referencing is clear throughout the text, ensuring that the relationships between male and female data points in various age brackets remain easy to follow. The flow of information is natural and unobtrusive.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The student demonstrates an adequate and flexible range of vocabulary suited to academic reporting, utilizing terms like 'participation rates', 'proportion', 'decline', and 'consistently'. Less common lexical items are attempted with general success, such as 'proportion of women' and 'recorded higher rates'. There are occasional minor awkwardness or slight limitations in word choice, but overall, the vocabulary is precise enough to convey the data accurately. Spelling and word formation are entirely accurate throughout the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response exhibits a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, incorporating subordinate clauses effectively (e.g., 'while the rates for both genders were almost the same'). The majority of sentences are error-free, and grammatical control is strong. Punctuation is handled correctly to separate clauses and list data points. Minor imperfections are extremely rare, reflecting a high level of grammatical accuracy that allows the reader to process the information smoothly without any hindrance.

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