Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The chart illustrates the location and types of dance classes by age group in a town in Australia young people currently attending.

Overall, is it clear that private studios is the most popular location of the dance classes with college-based studios being exception, while Ballet dance is the most favourite type of dance for young people.

Regarding location of dance classes, 48% of attendant prefer private studios for their dancing classes, followed by schools halls at 24% and community halls & other at 18%. While college based studios was the least favourite location, accounted only 10% of attendant.

In term of most preferred types of dance classes by age group, the ballet recorded the highest figures at 600 followed by tap dance at roughly 450 for age group under 11. In comparison, modern dance was the most favourite type of dance for age group 11-16 at approximately 520 compared to ballet at 300.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the charts, including the location preferences and the dance types by age group. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. While you correctly identify the most popular location and dance types, the comparison between the two age groups for dance types could be more detailed. For instance, you mention the figures for the under-11s and 11-16s, but you do not explicitly highlight the shift in preference between the two groups (e.g., the decline in ballet popularity as age increases). The overview is present but slightly awkward in phrasing. To improve, ensure that the data points are integrated more smoothly into a comparative analysis rather than just listing figures.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Regarding', 'While', and 'In comparison' to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally hindered by mechanical phrasing and minor errors in referencing. For example, the transition in the second paragraph ('with college-based studios being exception') is grammatically incomplete and disrupts the flow. The use of referencing is generally clear, but the overall structure could benefit from more sophisticated linking words to connect the sentences within paragraphs more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'illustrates', 'accounted for', and 'preferred'. However, there are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward collocations. For example, 'most favourite' is redundant (as 'favourite' already implies 'most liked'), and 'attendant' is used incorrectly to refer to the people attending the classes (should be 'attendees' or 'participants'). Additionally, 'college based studios' is slightly repetitive. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise terminology and avoiding redundant modifiers.

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 that affect the quality of the writing. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('private studios is', 'college based studios was'), missing articles ('the' before 'ballet'), and awkward phrasing ('is it clear that...'). There are also minor punctuation and preposition errors, such as 'In term of' (should be 'In terms of'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the data, they occur frequently enough to limit the score.

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