Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-30
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 different activities at a social centre in Melbourne, Australia, from 2000 to 2020.
Overall, the film club had the highest number of participants throughout the period. Participation in table tennis and musical performances increased, while participation in amateur dramatics declined considerably. By contrast, participation in martial arts fluctuated slightly.
There were approximately 64 participants in the film club in 2000. This figure declined gradually to 60 in 2010 before rising to 64 in 2015 and approximately 66 in 2020. The number of participants in martial arts fluctuated between approximately 32 and 38 throughout the period, ending at around the same level as in 2000. Meanwhile, participation in amateur dramatics initially increased from 26 to 28, but then declined steadily to approximately 6 by 2020.
The number of participants in table tennis remained at around 20 between 2005 and 2010 before increasing sharply to 36 in 2015 and approximately 54 in 2020. There were no participants in musical performances in 2000 and 2005, but the figure rose to 12 in 2010 and continued to increase, reaching 16 in 2015 and approximately 18 in 2020. Table tennis experienced the largest increase in participation over the period.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5
The student covers all parts of the task well, providing a clear overview and highlighting key trends and comparisons across the given 20-year period. The main features are accurately identified, such as the film club remaining the most popular activity throughout and table tennis experiencing a significant surge. Specific data points from the chart, such as the initial and final figures for amateur dramatics and musical performances, are cited correctly and without major discrepancies. The response satisfies all requirements for Task Achievement at a high level, presenting a well-developed summary grounded directly in the visual data.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear progression from an introductory statement to an effective overall summary and well-structured body paragraphs detailing specific activities. Cohesive devices such as 'meanwhile', 'by contrast', and 'before increasing sharply' are used naturally and appropriately to connect ideas. Paragraphing is used sufficiently and effectively, separating the overview and individual data points logically. Information and ideas flow smoothly from sentence to sentence without awkward transitions, ensuring the reader can easily follow the comparisons being made.
Lexical Resource: Band 7.0
The student demonstrates a sufficient and flexible range of vocabulary suited to describing statistical data and trends, such as 'declined considerably', 'fluctuated slightly', and 'increased sharply'. Less common lexical items are used with good awareness of style and collocation (e.g., 'participation in table tennis', 'initial increase'). There are very few lexical inaccuracies, and word choices are generally precise and natural. Spelling and word formation are accurate throughout the response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.5
The response exhibits a good variety of complex sentence structures, including subordinate clauses and temporal phrases (e.g., 'while participation in amateur dramatics declined considerably', 'before rising to 64 in 2015'). The majority of sentences are error-free, demonstrating strong control over grammar and punctuation. There are only occasional minor slips or structural awkwardnesses, but these do not impede communication or strain the reader. Verb tenses are used consistently and correctly to reflect past trends.
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