Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-12
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 6.5)
The provided graph illustrates information on the number of participants for different activities at a social centre in Melbourne, Australia between 2000 and 2020.
Overall, it can be observed at a glance that film club remained the most popular activity throughout the period. Whereas Amateur dramatics experienced a substantial decline. In contrast, table tennis showed the most significant growth.
In more depth, it can be seen that the number of participants in film club decreased slightly from 2000 to and then increased to approximately 66 in 2020. Meanwhile, participation in martial arts fluctuated, remaining within the range of approximately 32 to 38 participants throughout the period . The number of participants in amateur dramatics fell steadily to approximately 6 in 2020. Further examination shows that the table tennis participants increased significantly and overtook both Amateur dramatics and Martial arts members to approximately 55 in 2020. It can also be observed that Musical performance members was 0 in 2000 and 2004 , and then rose gradually to approximately 18 in 2020.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The student has successfully addressed all parts of the task by selecting, reporting, and comparing the main features of the graph. The overview clearly highlights key trends, such as the film club remaining the most popular activity and table tennis demonstrating significant growth. Specific data points are integrated accurately to support the comparisons, such as the final figures in 2020 for the film club at approximately 66 and table tennis at approximately 55. The information is relevant and well-selected, meeting the requirements of Academic Task 1 effectively. Minor omissions in exact initial figures for the film club do not detract from the overall strong performance.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The response exhibits a clear logical organisation and progression throughout. It begins with an appropriate introduction, followed by a clear overall summary paragraph, and then delves into more detailed body information. Cohesive devices such as 'Whereas', 'In contrast', and 'Meanwhile' are used effectively to signal contrasts and relationships between data series. Paragraphing is handled well, dividing the overview from the detailed body sentences appropriately. Referencing is generally clear, though occasional mechanical transitions could be slightly more natural.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
The student uses a sufficient range of vocabulary for the task, successfully incorporating less common lexical items such as 'substantial decline', 'significant growth', and 'fluctuated'. There is good control of functional language related to trends and data reporting. While some word choices are standard, the precision is generally adequate. Spelling and word choice are accurate, avoiding any impediment to communication. To reach higher bands, a wider variety of more sophisticated collocation could be integrated.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
The response demonstrates a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, incorporating subordinate clauses and participial phrases effectively. Examples include 'Whereas Amateur dramatics experienced a substantial decline' and 'Further examination shows that the table tennis participants increased significantly'. There are frequent error-free sentences, alongside a few minor punctuation and grammatical slips, such as the missing year context in 'decreased slightly from 2000 to and then increased'. However, overall control of grammar and punctuation is strong and communication is never impeded.
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