Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-18

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 pie chart and bar graph illustrate the information about the locations and types of dance classes that youngsters are currently attending in Australia.

Firstly, adults mostly preferred to attend classes at private studios the count was 48 percent. The fewest young people attended dance classes at college- based studios which was 10 percent. The difference of 6 percent was seen between people attended dance classes at school halls and community halls and other.

The number of young people under 11 joined ballet dance classes was twice as compared to under 11 to 16 years old which was 300. The count of under 11 people in tap classes around 20 more than 11 to 16 years old which was nearly 420. In modern dance classes the number of people under 11 and 11 to 16 years old was approximately 300 and 520 respectively.

Overall, maximum number of youngsters liked to attend dance classes at private studios and children under 11 years old showed more interest in ballet and tap dance.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of both charts, identifying key trends such as the popularity of private studios and the age-related differences in dance styles. However, the analysis is somewhat inconsistent. For instance, the description of the bar chart data is confusing; stating that the number of under-11s in tap classes is 'around 20 more' than the 11-16 age group is inaccurate based on the visual data provided. Additionally, the reference to 'adults' in the first paragraph is a misinterpretation of the task, which specifies 'young people'. While the main features are selected, the lack of precision in reporting data points limits the score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, body paragraphs for each chart, and a summary. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally awkward, such as the transition 'The difference of 6 percent was seen between...'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly in the second paragraph where the relationship between the age groups and the numbers is difficult to follow. While the overall progression is logical, the lack of smooth transitions between sentences and the slightly disjointed flow of information prevent a higher score.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. Phrases like 'the count was 48 percent' and 'the number of people... was approximately 300' are repetitive. There are also some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'youngsters' which is slightly informal for an Academic Task 1 report. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main points, but there is little evidence of less common lexical items or sophisticated collocations that would demonstrate a higher level of control.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Examples include 'the count was 48 percent' (missing a preposition or better phrasing), 'people attended dance classes' (should be 'people attending'), and 'was twice as compared to' (awkward phrasing). Punctuation is generally functional, but the sentence structure in the second paragraph is often clunky, which occasionally hinders the clarity of the data being presented. The errors are noticeable but do not completely impede communication.

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