Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)
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 the 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 the film club decreased slightly from 2000 to 2010, and then increased to around 64 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 participants in table tennis 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 were 0 from 2000 to 2005, and then rose gradually to approximately 18 in 2020.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The student successfully covers all requirements of Task 1 for the academic module. The response provides a clear overview of the main trends shown in the graph, such as the film club remaining the most popular activity and the substantial decline in amateur dramatics. Key features and comparisons are appropriately highlighted, including the notable growth in table tennis and the fluctuation in martial arts participation. Data points are accurately cited to support the descriptions, such as the film club reaching around 64 in 2020 and table tennis rising to approximately 55. The information is relevant and well-selected, fulfilling the criteria for a high band.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The response is logically organized with a clear overall progression. It begins with a suitable introduction, moves into an effective overview paragraph, and concludes with detailed body information. Cohesive devices are used appropriately to connect ideas, such as 'Overall', 'In contrast', and 'Meanwhile'. Paragraphing is handled well, ensuring that general trends are separated from specific data points. Referencing throughout the text is clear, and the logical sequencing ensures the reader can easily follow the progression of information across the 20-year period.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
The student demonstrates a sufficient and generally appropriate range of vocabulary for this task type. Phrases like 'substantial decline', 'most significant growth', and 'rose gradually' show good control of lexical items relevant to trend description. There are occasional slight awkwardnesses, such as 'Musical performance members were 0', but overall, the language is precise enough to convey the intended meaning clearly without impeding communication. Less common vocabulary items are used with adequate awareness of collocation and style.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The writing exhibits a good variety of sentence structures, including both simple and complex forms. The majority of sentences are error-free, with good control over tense usage when describing past trends from 2000 to 2020. Examples such as 'the number of participants in the film club decreased slightly from 2000 to 2010, and then increased to around 64 in 2020' demonstrate reliable grammatical control. Punctuation is accurate, and minor errors are virtually absent, placing the text comfortably in the higher band range.
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