Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)
The line graph compares the number of participants in five activities at a social centre in Melbourne, Australia, between 2000 and 2020.
Overall, the film club remained the most popular activity throughout the period. Table tennis experienced the most significant growth and became the second most popular activity by 2020. In contrast, amateur dramatics declined steadily, while participation in martial arts fluctuated slightly. Musical performances, which had no participants at the beginning, showed gradual growth after being introduced.
In 2000, the film club had the highest number of participants, at approximately 64, followed by martial arts with around 36 participants. Amateur dramatics attracted about 25 participants, whereas table tennis had only 16. There were no participants in musical performances at that time.
The number of film club members fell slightly to 60 in 2010 before recovering to around 66 by 2020. Participation in martial arts fluctuated between 32 and 38 throughout the period, ending at approximately 36.
Table tennis showed the most dramatic increase, rising from 16 participants in 2000 to 20 in 2010 before climbing sharply to about 54 by 2020. By contrast, amateur dramatics declined continuously after peaking at around 28 participants in 2005, finishing at only 6 in 2020. Musical performances were introduced after 2005 and grew steadily from around 12 participants in 2010 to approximately 18 by the end of the period.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response fully addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview of the main trends and successfully selected key data points to support your descriptions. The comparison between activities is well-integrated, such as noting the contrast between the growth of table tennis and the decline of amateur dramatics. The data is accurately reported, and the inclusion of specific figures (e.g., '64', '36', '54') demonstrates a strong grasp of the information presented in the graph. The response is well-structured and covers the entire period from 2000 to 2020 effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a distinct focus, moving from the introduction and overview to detailed body paragraphs. Cohesive devices are used effectively, such as 'In contrast', 'whereas', and 'By contrast', which help the reader follow the comparisons between different activities. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the specific data analysis. The flow of information is smooth, and referencing is clear throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe trends and data points accurately. Phrases like 'experienced the most significant growth', 'declined steadily', and 'climbing sharply' are precise and appropriate for an Academic Task 1 response. There is a good awareness of collocation, and the vocabulary is used naturally to convey the information. While the range is solid, incorporating a few more sophisticated synonyms or varied ways to describe fluctuations could elevate the score further, but the current usage is precise and error-free.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response demonstrates a good variety of complex structures, such as the use of relative clauses ('which had no participants') and participial phrases. The majority of sentences are error-free, and the control over grammar and punctuation is strong. There are no significant errors that impede communication. The use of tense is consistent, appropriately shifting between past and present to describe the historical data and the state of the activities at the end of the period.
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