Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-07
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 participants in five different activities at a social centre in Melbourne, Australia, from 2000 to 2020.
Overall, the film club remained the most popular activity throughout the period, despite slight fluctuations. Table tennis and musical performances showed upward trends, while amateur dramatics decreased considerably. The number of participants in martial arts fluctuated slightly over the period.
In 2000, the film club had about 64 participants. The figure decreased slightly to around 60 in 2010, before rising again to approximately 66 in 2020. Table tennis also showed an upward trend. Its number of participants increased from about 16 in 2000 to 20 in 2005 and remained at this level in 2010. After that, it increased significantly, reaching around 35 in 2015 and 54 in 2020. Musical performances had no participants in 2000 and 2005. However, the figure rose to about 12 in 2010 and continued to increase to approximately 18 in 2020.
In contrast, amateur dramatics increased slightly from about 26 participants in 2000 to 28 in 2005. The number then decreased considerably to around 20 in 2010, 14 in 2015 and only 6 in 2020. Finally, participation in martial arts fluctuated slightly, starting at about 36 in 2000, reaching a peak of approximately 38 in 2010, and ending at around 36 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 parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview of the main trends and successfully selected and reported key features for all five activities. The comparisons are relevant, such as noting the contrast between the upward trend of table tennis and the decline in amateur dramatics. The data is accurately represented, and the inclusion of specific figures supports your observations well. To reach a higher band, ensure that the overview highlights the most significant differences or similarities more explicitly, perhaps by grouping the activities by their overall trajectory (e.g., those that grew versus those that declined).
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is well-organized with a logical progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a clear focus, moving from the introduction to the overview, and then into detailed body paragraphs. Cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'However', and 'before rising again' are used effectively to link information. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the flow of information is smooth throughout the text. The referencing is clear, and the structure allows the reader to follow the trends easily without confusion.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a task of this nature, using terms like 'fluctuated', 'upward trends', 'considerably', and 'reaching a peak'. The word choice is generally precise and contributes to a professional tone. While the vocabulary is accurate and sufficient, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or varied synonyms for 'increased' and 'decreased' would elevate the response further. There are no spelling errors, and the language used is natural and fits the context of describing statistical data.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response displays a good variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences that combine information effectively. Grammatical control is strong, with very few errors. You have used a mix of simple and complex forms, and the punctuation is accurate. The tense usage is consistent, correctly reflecting the past time period provided in the prompt. The majority of your sentences are error-free, which indicates a high level of grammatical competence. There are no significant slips that impede communication.
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