Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-25
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 5.5)
the line chart shows how many people did different activities at a social centre in the Melbourne from 2000 to 2020.
Overall, Film club was the most popular activity for the whole 20 years. Table tennis grew a lot, and Amateur dramatics dropping by the 2020
In 2000, Film club had about 65 people. It stayed near this number and ended at 65 in 2020. Table tennis started with only 15 people in 2000. It went up fast after 2010 and reached over 50 people in 2020.
Amateur dramatics started with 25 people in 2000. It went up to 28 in 2005, but then drop down to 5 people in 2020. Martial arts started at 35 and stayed around 32 to 35 people. Musical performances started at 0 in 2005 and to rank up 15 people by 2020.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the graph, identifying the key trends such as the consistent popularity of the Film club, the dramatic growth of table tennis, and the sharp decline in amateur dramatics. An overview is present at the beginning, noting the general patterns across the twenty-year period. However, the response falls short of the 150-word minimum, containing only 138 words. This under-length issue limits the full development of some details and results in a penalty under Task Achievement, restricting the band score to 5.5.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5
The response is arranged in a logical sequence, beginning with an introduction and overview, followed by body paragraphs grouping the data logically. Cohesive devices are used adequately, such as 'In 2000', 'It stayed near this number', and 'It went up fast'. Paragraphing is attempted, though some paragraphs are quite brief due to the overall short length of the response. Referencing is generally clear, with pronouns like 'It' properly linked to their respective activities. Overall cohesion is satisfactory for a Band 6.0.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5
The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for the task, including terms like 'participants', 'activity', and 'popularity'. Some less common items and functional verbs are attempted, such as 'grew a lot', 'dropped', and 'reached'. However, there are some awkward lexical choices and phrasing, such as 'to rank up 15 people', which detracts from precision. Spelling is accurate throughout, but the overall lexical range and control remain limited, fitting the Band 6.0 descriptor.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5
The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilizing time markers and subordinate clauses effectively. There are several grammatical errors and awkward structures, such as the missing article in 'at a social centre in the Melbourne' and incorrect verb forms like 'then drop down' instead of 'dropped down' or 'dropping'. Despite these errors, meaning is rarely impeded and the sentences remain mostly comprehensible. This performance aligns well with Band 6.0 standards.
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