Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-28
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 had the highest number of participants throughout the period. Table tennis and musical performances experienced significant increases, whereas amateur dramatics showed a substantial decline. In contrast, participation in martial arts fluctuated but remained relatively stable overall.
In 2000, approximately 64 people participated in the film club. This figure fell gradually to 60 in 2010, before increasing to 64 in 2015 and 66 in 2020. Martial arts had around 36 participants in 2000, after which the figure decreased to 32 in 2005 and then rose to 38 in 2010. It subsequently fell slightly to 34 in 2015 and recovered to 36 by 2020.
The other activities showed more noticeable changes. Participation in table tennis increased from 16 in 2000 to 20 in 2005, remaining at this level in 2010. It then rose sharply to 36 in 2015 and reached approximately 54 participants in 2020. By contrast, amateur dramatics increased slightly from 26 to 28 participants between 2000 and 2005, but then declined steadily to 20 in 2010, 14 in 2015 and just 6 in 2020. Musical performances had no participants in 2000 or 2005, but the figure increased to 12 in 2010, 16 in 2015 and 18 in 2020.
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 student has fully addressed all parts of the task by successfully reporting the main features, trends, and making relevant comparisons across all five activities shown on the graph. The overview is clear and accurately captures the overarching trends, such as the film club remaining the highest throughout and the contrasting trajectories of table tennis and amateur dramatics. Specific data points are cited correctly, reflecting the visual data accurately without any noticeable misinterpretation. The response meets all requirements for Task Achievement, earning a solid band 8.0.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5
The response is exceptionally well-structured and logically organized. Information is presented in a clear sequence, beginning with an introduction, followed by a well-defined overview paragraph, and then detailed body paragraphs handling the data effectively. Cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'in contrast', and 'subsequently' are used naturally and flexibly to guide the reader through the data comparisons. Paragraphing is logical and fully appropriate for an academic report. There are no flaws in referencing or progression, placing this clearly in the band 8.0 range.
Lexical Resource: Band 7.5
The vocabulary used is varied, precise, and appropriate for an academic report on visual data. The student successfully employs terms like 'fluctuated', 'substantial decline', 'rose sharply', and 'declined steadily'. Collocations and word choices are natural, and there are no spelling or word-formation errors. While the range is quite broad and well-handled, it stops just short of the consistently sophisticated and native-like control required for a band 9.0, comfortably securing a band 8.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.5
The student displays a wide range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses ('before increasing to 64 in 2015', 'after which the figure decreased'). The majority of sentences are completely error-free, and punctuation is handled with high accuracy. Control over tense and subject-verb agreement is maintained throughout the description of past trends. The rare minor slips or limitations keep it at band 8.0 rather than 9.0, reflecting a high level of grammatical mastery.
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