Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-06
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 7.0)
The given pie chart and table illustrate the information on the location of dance classes in a town in Australia attended by young people, and the breakdown of types of dance forms practiced.
Overall, it can be observed that most of the youth prefer dedicating their time to going to private studios rather than public classes. Besides, it is clear that ballet is the most popular dance form throughout the period. Meanwhile, tap is attended by all age groups.
In detail, private studios witness the most attendance with approximately 48% of the total. Meanwhile, less than one-third of children, around 24% prefer to attend dance classes in their own school halls after school hours. In stark contrast, college-based studios are the least popular and only around 10% of children tend to attend. In addition, publicly available community halls have only 18% attendance in total, marking the second lowest location in Australia.
Delving deeper, ballet has the most significant growth in attendance, almost 600 students under the age of 11, which is double the number of children in the age group of 11-16. Besides, the modern dance form is enjoyed the most by 11-16 year-olds with 520 participants, and 300 under the age group of 11. On the other hand, every age group of children loves to participate in tap, with an average of 400 participants.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response covers all parts of the task well. You have successfully identified the main features of both the pie chart and the table, providing a clear overview and supporting details. The comparisons between locations and age groups are relevant and accurate. However, to reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are interpreted correctly; for instance, you mentioned 'throughout the period' when the data is a snapshot, not a trend over time. Additionally, ensure that the distinction between the two age groups is consistently clear when discussing the dance forms.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you use a variety of cohesive devices such as 'Meanwhile', 'In stark contrast', and 'Delving deeper' to guide the reader. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the two different data sets. The referencing is generally clear, though the transition between the general overview and the specific details could be slightly more refined to improve the flow of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'witness the most attendance', 'in stark contrast', and 'breakdown of types' are used appropriately. There is an awareness of style and collocation, although some phrasing could be more sophisticated. For example, 'most significant growth' is slightly inaccurate as the data does not show a timeline of growth, but rather a comparison of current participation. Overall, the vocabulary is adequate and allows for clear communication of the data.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are error-free, and your control over grammar and punctuation is good. There are occasional minor slips, such as 'most significant growth' (which implies a trend rather than a static comparison) and 'the age group of 11-16', which could be phrased more naturally. However, these errors do not impede communication. The use of comparative structures is generally accurate and supports the task requirements well.
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