Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-07-28
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The charts below give information on the location and types of dance classes young people in a town in Australia are currently attending.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 6.5)
The charts below tells us about the different types of dance classes attended by the young people at different locations in a town in Australia.
Overall, the dance classes are mostly done in private studios. Also at school halls after schools with community halls and the least classes at collage based studios. The type of dance classes conducted at those places are ballet, tap and modern dance.
Firstly, we will discuss about locations, Private studios are conducting the highest number of classes in the town at 48% followed by school halls with 24% with a slight difference in community halls and others at 18%. while at 10% classes conducted at collage based studios which is are at the bottom of the list.
Secondly, the different type of dance classes attended by two different age groups. Ballet dance is the highest attended classes by the people under 11 with 600 number of students, while modern dance is the highest classes attended by people between 11-16 age group. The number of people in 11-16 age group attended the ballet dance is same as the number of students attended the modern dance by the people under 11. Tap dance classes have an very small difference in the number of students of both the age group.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response covers the main features of the charts, including the location distribution and the age-related dance preferences. However, the analysis is somewhat descriptive rather than analytical. For instance, the second paragraph lists percentages without effectively synthesizing the data or highlighting the most significant trends. While the key features are identified, the comparison between the two charts could be more integrated. The mention of 'collage based studios' contains a spelling error ('college'), and the description of the age groups is slightly repetitive. To improve, focus on grouping data points more logically to show clear trends rather than listing figures sequentially.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, each with a clear focus. Cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Secondly', and 'Overall' are used to guide the reader. However, the use of these devices is somewhat mechanical, and some transitions between sentences are abrupt. For example, the second paragraph lacks smooth flow, with sentences feeling like a list of facts rather than a cohesive argument. Referencing is generally clear, but the connection between the location data and the age group data could be strengthened to improve the overall progression of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the student to describe the data clearly. There is some attempt to use specific terminology like 'conducted' and 'age group'. However, there are instances of word-choice errors and spelling mistakes, such as 'collage' instead of 'college' and 'the least classes' which is awkward phrasing. The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited, relying on basic descriptors. To reach a higher band, the student should incorporate more varied synonyms for 'highest' or 'lowest' and use more precise collocations to describe statistical trends.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. Examples include 'The charts below tells us' (subject-verb agreement), 'which is are at the bottom' (redundant verb), and 'attended the ballet dance is same as' (missing article). These errors do not impede communication, but they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Increasing the variety of complex structures and ensuring subject-verb agreement would significantly improve the grammatical quality of the writing.
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