Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-11

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 pie chart illustrates the location of dance classes attended by young people in a town in Australia and describes the types of dance classes.

Overall, private studios occupied the largest area while the college-based studios were used the least for dance classes. However, ballet was the most popular type of dance with the highest number of students. In contrast, younger students showed the most interest in modern dance classes.

Firstly, private studio were used more for dance classes which cover 48% of location. Secondly, school halls were common with 24% share in dance classes. After that, community hall and other had 18% while college-based studios were used least with 10%.

Ballet dance was most popular among students which were under 11 with number of students 600. Those students who were in between 11 and 16 took participate in modern dance with number of students 500. Whereas, tap dance was liked equally to all ages of students.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the main features of both charts. You successfully highlighted the most popular locations and dance types, and made relevant comparisons. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical. For instance, you list the percentages for locations without fully synthesizing the data. To reach a higher band, ensure that you not only report the figures but also group them logically to highlight trends or contrasts more effectively. The overview is clear, but the supporting details could be more analytical rather than just descriptive.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use basic cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'Secondly', and 'In contrast' to link ideas. However, the transition between sentences is sometimes repetitive, and the use of cohesive devices feels a bit mechanical. The flow could be improved by using more varied linking phrases and ensuring that the relationship between the two charts is more explicitly connected in the body paragraphs. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct data sets.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to convey the necessary information clearly. You use terms like 'occupied', 'popular', and 'share' appropriately. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'took participate in' instead of 'participated in'. To improve, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to data description, such as 'accounted for', 'predominated', or 'a significant proportion', and avoid repetitive phrasing when describing numbers and trends.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'private studio were used' (subject-verb agreement) and 'liked equally to all ages' (preposition error). Additionally, some phrasing is awkward, such as 'with number of students 600'. To achieve a higher score, focus on improving subject-verb agreement and refining the use of articles and prepositions. Increasing the variety of complex structures while maintaining accuracy will also help elevate your score.

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