Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-27
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, with participation fluctuating only slightly. Table tennis experienced the most substantial growth, particularly after 2010, whereas amateur dramatics declined considerably. Martial arts showed relatively stable figures, while musical performances increased after being introduced in 2005.
In 2000, the film club had approximately 64 participants, making it by far the most popular activity. This figure fell gradually to around 61 in 2010, before recovering to 65 in 2015 and reaching roughly 67 in 2020. Participation in martial arts, meanwhile, stood at about 36 in 2000 and declined to 32 in 2005. It then rose to approximately 38 in 2010, before settling at around 35–37 participants towards the end of the period.
The figures for the remaining activities were more varied. Amateur dramatics initially increased from 26 participants in 2000 to 28 in 2005, but subsequently declined steadily, reaching about 20 in 2010, 15 in 2015, and only 7 in 2020. In contrast, table tennis rose from 16 participants in 2000 to 20 in 2005, remaining at roughly the same level in 2010. It then increased sharply to around 36 in 2015 and 55 in 2020, making it the second-most popular activity by the end of the period.
Finally, musical performances had no participants in 2000 and 2005, but participation began at approximately 12 in 2010. This figure increased to around 17 in 2015 and 19 in 2020, overtaking amateur dramatics in the final five years.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5
The response fully satisfies the requirements of Task 1 by providing a well-developed overview and reporting the main features and trends accurately. The student correctly identifies the film club as the most popular activity throughout the period, notes the dramatic growth of table tennis, the steady decline of amateur dramatics, the stability of martial arts, and the introduction of musical performances in 2005. Data points such as the starting and ending figures are accurately cited and closely aligned with the provided visual data, demonstrating a high level of accuracy without mechanical listing.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5
Information and ideas are logically organized with a clear progression throughout the text. The response begins with a clear introduction and a well-synthesized overview paragraph that captures the principal trends. Subsequent body paragraphs are logically grouped by activity and trend, using appropriate cohesive devices such as 'meanwhile', 'in contrast', and 'subsequently' naturally and effectively. Paragraphing is used skillfully and appropriately to structure the comparison.
Lexical Resource: Band 7.5
The student demonstrates a wide and flexible lexical resource appropriate for an academic report. Less common and precise vocabulary items such as 'fluctuating', 'substantial growth', 'declined considerably', and 'recovering' are used with good control and awareness of collocation. Word choices are natural and precise, allowing the information to be conveyed fluently and smoothly with no noticeable errors.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.5
A wide variety of complex structures is used with a high degree of control and accuracy. The majority of sentences are error-free, featuring effective subordination and participial clauses (e.g., 'before recovering to 65 in 2015 and reaching roughly 67 in 2020'). Grammatical control and punctuation are exemplary, with only rare, negligible slips that do not impede communication in any way.
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