Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-22

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 proportion of location and type of dance classes in a town of Australia currently engaging young people.

Overall, almost half of classes held in private studios and least in college studios. Additionally, kids are more interested in ballet whereas, teenagers in modern dance. The number of young people in tap dance is similar across all age groups.

Almost 48% of dance classes are located at private studios followed by 24% in school halls, while in community halls there are 18% of locations of dances and lastly, only 10% at college-based studios.

Students age under 11 are mostly enrolled in ballet classes about 600 students and almost 300 in modern dance which is their lowest. In contrast, the students age from 11-16 are most active in modern dance of almost 520 students but in ballet their number decrease to just below the 300. While, in tap dance there are almost same number of students in both categories which is around 430.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response successfully identifies the main features of the charts. You have provided a clear overview and supported the key points with data from the charts. However, the analysis could be improved by ensuring all data points are described accurately. For instance, you mention 'almost 48%' for private studios, which is accurate, but the description of the age groups could be more precise. The comparison between the two age groups is well-handled, but ensure you always include the units (e.g., '600 students') consistently to avoid ambiguity. Overall, you have covered all parts of the task well.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Additionally', 'In contrast', and 'While' to link ideas effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two different charts. To reach a higher band, ensure that referencing is always clear; for example, in the second paragraph, 'least in college studios' is grammatically incomplete and slightly disrupts the flow. Strengthening the transition between the general overview and the specific data points would further enhance the cohesion of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information clearly. Phrases like 'proportion of location', 'currently engaging', and 'most active' are used appropriately. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as '18% of locations of dances', which sounds slightly unnatural. To improve, try to use more precise collocations related to data reporting, such as 'account for' or 'constitute'. The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but incorporating a few more sophisticated terms would help elevate the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical slips. For example, 'almost half of classes held in private studios' is missing a verb (should be 'are held'). Additionally, 'the students age from 11-16' should be 'students aged 11-16'. Punctuation is generally fine, but some sentences are slightly fragmented. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences will help you achieve a higher band in this criterion.

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