Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-29
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 shows the number of people who participated 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, while table tennis experienced the biggest increase. In contrast, amateur dramatics saw a significant decline. Martial arts changed only slightly, whereas musical performances increased gradually.
In 2000, around 64 people participated in the film club, making it the most popular activity. This figure fell slightly to 60 in 2010 before rising again to approximately 66 in 2020. The number of participants in martial arts was about 36 in 2000. It decreased to 32 in 2005, reached a peak of around 38 in 2010, and then finished at about 36 in 2020.
Amateur dramatics had about 26 participants in 2000 and increased slightly to 30 in 2010. However, its popularity then declined considerably, falling to around 14 in 2015 and only 6 in 2020.
Table tennis, on the other hand, rose from 16 participants in 2000 to 20 in 2005 and 2010, before increasing sharply to about 54 by 2020. Finally, musical performances had no participants in 2000 and 2005, but the number rose to 12 in 2010 and reached approximately 18 in 2020.
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 effectively addresses all requirements of the task. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the film club's consistent popularity and the sharp rise in table tennis participation. The overview is clear and provides a concise summary of the trends. You have also made relevant comparisons, such as contrasting the decline in amateur dramatics with the growth in other areas. The data is accurately reported, and the inclusion of specific figures supports your observations well. To reach a higher band, ensure that the most significant trends are highlighted even more prominently in the overview.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview paragraph, and body paragraphs that group the data effectively. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you have used a good range of cohesive devices, such as 'In contrast', 'on the other hand', and 'finally', to link your points. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different activities. The flow of information is natural and easy to follow throughout the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the trends accurately. Phrases like 'experienced the biggest increase', 'significant decline', and 'increasing sharply' are well-chosen and appropriate for an academic report. The vocabulary is precise and contributes to the clarity of the description. While the range is adequate for the task, incorporating a few more sophisticated synonyms or collocations related to data trends could further enhance the lexical variety.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response demonstrates a good command of grammatical structures. You have used a mix of simple and complex sentences effectively, and the majority of your sentences are error-free. Punctuation is used correctly, and the tense usage is consistent with the historical data provided. There are no significant errors that impede communication. To aim for a higher band, you could experiment with more varied complex sentence structures, such as using participle clauses or more advanced subordinating conjunctions to link data points.
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