Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-17
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 7.5)
The line graph illustrates the number of participants in five different activities at a social centre in Melbourne, Australia, between 2000 and 2020.
Overall, the film club remained the most popular activity throughout the period, with participation fluctuating only slightly. Table tennis experienced the most significant growth, whereas amateur dramatics declined considerably after 2005. Musical performances also became increasingly popular, while participation in martial arts remained relatively stable.
In 2000, the film club had approximately 64 participants, making it the most popular activity. This figure fell slightly to 62 in 2005 and 60 in 2010, before rising to around 65 in 2015 and 66 in 2020. Martial arts, meanwhile, started at about 36 participants and decreased to 32 in 2005. It then rose to 38 in 2010 before falling slightly and finishing at around 36 in 2020.
Table tennis showed a clear upward trend overall. Participation increased from 15 in 2000 to 20 in 2005, remaining unchanged in 2010. It then rose sharply to approximately 35 in 2015 and 54 in 2020. In contrast, amateur dramatics fell from 26 participants in 2000 to 20 in 2010, before declining further to just 6 in 2020.
Finally, musical performances had no participants in 2000 and 2005, but numbers increased to around 12 in 2010, 16 in 2015 and 18 in 2020.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 8.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 8.0 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0
The response is excellent. You have successfully identified all key features, including the overall trends and specific data points for each activity. The overview paragraph clearly highlights the main movements, such as the film club's popularity and the significant growth in table tennis. You have made relevant comparisons throughout, such as contrasting the rise of table tennis with the decline of amateur dramatics. The data is accurate and well-selected, providing a comprehensive summary of the graph without unnecessary detail. This fully satisfies the requirements of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and distinct body paragraphs for each activity group. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you have used a good range of cohesive devices such as 'meanwhile', 'in contrast', and 'finally' to link your points effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different categories of data, which helps the reader follow the analysis easily. The structure is coherent and professional throughout.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe trends accurately, such as 'fluctuating', 'significant growth', 'upward trend', and 'declining further'. The language is precise and appropriate for an academic report. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or varied synonyms for 'increased' and 'decreased' could elevate the response further. However, the current range is more than adequate for a high band score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.0
The grammar is highly accurate with a wide range of structures used correctly. You have successfully employed complex sentences, such as 'This figure fell slightly to 62 in 2005 and 60 in 2010, before rising to around 65 in 2015 and 66 in 2020.' Punctuation is used correctly, and there are virtually no errors in tense or subject-verb agreement. The control over sentence structure is consistent, making the text very easy to read and understand.
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