Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-27

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 7.0)

The plot depicts the data of people who took part in five various activities at a community centre in Melbourne, Australia during the year of 2000 to 2020. The ratio of partakers is varying each five years.

Overall, Film club remained the popular choice throughout the entire period despite a minor decline. Conversely, Table tennis experienced the most dramatic growth, while Amateur dramatics saw the sharpest drop in attendance.

In 2000, Film club started as the top activity with just under 65 participants, dropping slightly to finish at 60 by 2020. Martial arts began at around 32 members experienced a rise to nearly 40 in 2010, and then stuck at roughly 35 for the remaining decade.

In contrast, Table tennis grew significantly from a low base as it started with 18 participants in 2000, remain steady until 2005, then climbed up rapidly to reach 50 members by 2020, overtaking almost all other activities. Meanwhile, Amateur dramatics saw its attendance with sharpest decline, dropping steadily from 30 to approximately 5 by 2020. Musical performances were not offered until 2005, at which point they started at 0, grew to a peak of 15 by 2020.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively covers all requirements of the task. You have identified the main trends and provided relevant data points to support your descriptions. The overview is clear and highlights the most significant movements, such as the popularity of the Film club and the contrasting trends of Table tennis and Amateur dramatics. You have successfully made comparisons between the activities, which is a key requirement for this task. The information is accurate and well-selected, ensuring the reader gets a clear picture of the data provided in the graph. No significant information is omitted, and the response is well-focused throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that group the information effectively. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you have used a variety of cohesive devices such as 'Conversely', 'In contrast', and 'Meanwhile' to link your points. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different trends. While the flow is generally good, some transitions could be slightly more sophisticated to reach the highest band, but the current structure is clear and easy to follow throughout the entire report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the data accurately. Phrases like 'dramatic growth', 'sharpest drop', and 'low base' demonstrate a good command of descriptive language. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'The plot depicts the data of people' (which is slightly unnatural) and 'the ratio of partakers is varying' (where 'number of participants' would be more precise). However, these errors do not impede communication. You have successfully avoided repetitive language and used a range of terms appropriate for describing trends and changes in data.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response shows a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You have demonstrated control over tense usage, particularly when describing past trends and current states. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'during the year of 2000 to 2020' (should be 'between 2000 and 2020') and 'Martial arts began at around 32 members experienced a rise' (which lacks a conjunction or relative pronoun). Despite these occasional errors, the majority of your sentences are error-free, and your punctuation is generally accurate. The grammatical control is sufficient to maintain clarity throughout the report.

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