Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-05
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, while table tennis experienced the most significant growth. In contrast, participation in amateur dramatics declined considerably, whereas musical performances emerged as a new activity.
In 2000, approximately 64 people attended the film club, compared with 36 for martial arts and 26 for amateur dramatics. Table tennis had around 16 participants, while there were no participants in musical performances. Film club attendance fell gradually to 60 in 2010 before recovering to about 66 by 2020.
Martial arts fluctuated between roughly 32 and 38 participants, ending at 36. By contrast, amateur dramatics dropped steadily after 2005, falling from 28 to just 6 participants in 2020. Table tennis rose sharply from 16 to 54, becoming the second most popular activity. Meanwhile, musical performances increased from zero to approximately 18 participants 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 effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview of the main trends, such as the film club's consistent popularity and the significant growth of table tennis. The key features are well-selected, and the data is accurately reported with relevant comparisons. You successfully identified the start and end points and highlighted the contrasting trajectories of the activities, such as the decline in amateur dramatics versus the emergence of musical performances. The information is logically presented, and the summary is comprehensive, meeting all requirements for a high-band response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is well-organized with a clear logical progression. Each paragraph has a distinct focus: the introduction, the overview, and two body paragraphs detailing the data. Cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'By contrast', and 'Meanwhile' are used effectively to link ideas and contrast trends. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the flow of information is smooth, allowing the reader to follow the trends easily. There is no evidence of mechanical or repetitive use of linking words, and the structure supports the clear communication of the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a data description task. Phrases such as 'experienced the most significant growth', 'declined considerably', and 'rose sharply' show a good command of descriptive language. The vocabulary is precise and used accurately throughout the text. While the range is sufficient and effective, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or varied synonyms for 'participants' or 'attendance' could elevate the response further. However, the current usage is natural and error-free, contributing to a clear and professional tone.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response displays a high level of grammatical accuracy. You have used a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses (e.g., 'while table tennis experienced the most significant growth'). Punctuation is used correctly, and there are no noticeable errors in tense or subject-verb agreement. The majority of sentences are error-free, and the control over complex structures is consistent. The writing is fluent and precise, which is characteristic of a high-band performance. No significant grammatical weaknesses were identified.
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