Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The charts below illustrate location and types of dance classes youngsters are currently attending in a town in Australia.
Overall, maximum number of dance classes are held in private studios. additially, Ballet dance remain favorite with generation under 11 years of age followed by Tap dance. Whereas, modern and tap dance is preffered by students with the age group of 11-16 years.
To begin with, private studio accounted for the highest ration in terms of location which stands for 48% whereas, community hall and school halls are preferred average by students accounting for 18% and 24% respectively. on the contrary, collage- based studios are least utilized for dance classes accountings to 10% only.
on th eother hand, ballet classes are attended by maximum number of students under the age of 11 years, which reaches to 600 followed by Tap dance which anounts to 450 appoximatly. modern dance is attended by least student, which stands at 300 only. moreover, maximum number of students between the age of 11-16 preferred modern classes which stands at 550 , followed by tap dance classes which stands at 450.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the location and types of dance classes. You successfully identified the main features, such as private studios being the most popular location and the age-based preferences for dance styles. However, the report could be improved by making more direct comparisons between the two age groups rather than listing data for each separately. For example, noting that while Ballet is the most popular for the younger group, it is surpassed by Modern dance in the older group would provide a more analytical overview. The data is generally accurate, though some figures could be presented more clearly to enhance the summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on location and type respectively. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'To begin with', 'on the contrary', and 'moreover', although some are used slightly mechanically or with minor errors (e.g., 'additially', 'on th eother hand'). The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the flow between sentences could be smoother. Referencing is mostly clear, though the structure of some sentences makes the connection between the data points slightly repetitive.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'accounted for', 'utilized', and 'preferred'. However, there are several spelling errors ('additially', 'preffered', 'collage', 'anounts', 'appoximatly') and minor word-choice issues ('highest ration', 'preferred average'). These errors do not impede communication, but they do limit the score. To reach a higher band, you should focus on accuracy in spelling and using more precise collocations when describing data trends, such as 'the most popular choice' instead of 'maximum number of dance classes'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement ('dance classes are held', but 'Ballet dance remain favorite') and article usage ('the age group of 11-16 years'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing and capitalization. While you attempt to use complex structures, the frequency of errors in basic grammar and punctuation prevents a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and consistent sentence structure will help improve your accuracy.
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