Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-09-22
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 6.0)
The bar chart presents the percentage of Australian men and women having different age groups who did daily physical activity in 2010.
Overall, the males are more dominant in the regular physical activity between the 15- to 24-year-old age groups compared to females. While from the 25 to 64 age groups, the percentage of females doing daily physical activity was higher than the males. However, the percentage of older males and females was almost the same.
In 2010, 52.8% of young males were involved in daily workouts, while the percentage of females was 47.7%. The percentage of regular workouts in males, having an age range from 25 to 64, decreased compared to females of the same age group.
The percentage of males was almost steady from 42.2% to 45.1%. On the other hand, females presented a higher percentage of daily physical activity, ranging from 48.9% to 53%. Males and females having age 65 and over showed 46.7% and 47.1%, which was almost the same in both groups.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all key parts of the task, providing an adequate overview and reporting the main features of the bar chart. The student accurately identifies that young males had higher participation than young females (52.8% vs 47.7%), while middle-aged and older age groups showed higher rates for females, and the 65+ group was nearly identical. However, there are minor inaccuracies in interpretation, such as stating that the chart shows 'daily physical activity' when the prompt specifies 'regular physical activity', and describing the 25-64 age range broadly rather than breaking down specific fluctuations. Nevertheless, the main trends are successfully selected, compared, and reported.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organised into four paragraphs: an introduction, an overall summary, and two body paragraphs detailing specific data points. Progression is generally clear throughout the text. Cohesive devices are used adequately, such as 'Overall', 'While', and 'On the other hand', although referencing and transitions can occasionally feel slightly mechanical (e.g., 'Males and females having age 65 and over showed...'). Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from specific details, fulfilling the requirements for a coherent report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, attempting some less common items such as 'dominant', 'involved', and 'steady'. However, there are several word choice and collocation inaccuracies, such as using 'having different age groups' instead of 'aged' or 'in different age groups', and repeating 'percentage of daily physical activity' multiple times rather than varying lexical choices. Spelling and word formation are generally accurate, but the lack of precise precision and flexibility keeps this within the Band 6 range.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, including relative clauses and comparative forms (e.g., 'while the percentage of females was 47.7%'). There are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings, such as 'males are more dominant in the regular physical activity between the 15- to 24-year-old age groups' (preposition misuse) and 'Males and females having age 65 and over' (participle phrase error). Despite these recurring slips, the errors do not impede communication, and the overall meaning remains clear.
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