Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-23

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 6.5)

The pie chart depicts the location of dance classes in a town of Australia and types of dance classes attented by students, categorised by age group.

Overall, private studio were by far the most popular location for learning dance, whereas people were less likely to attend tutorials in college studios. Ballet classes were dominated by children under 11, while the older kids enjoy modern dance the most.

Regards with the location, 48% of the children preferred to take classes in private studios, and 24% students learned dance in school halls after school. Community halls and other, and collage-based studios had the lowest proportions, at 18% and 10%, respectively.

The enrolments of dance learners under 11 are the highest in ballet, at 600 students, while students aged between 11 and 16 are about 300. However, the numbers for both groups in tap dance are between 400 and 500 students. In modern dance classes, the number of kids under 11 are the lowest, at 300. Conversely, in this category, children aged from 11 to 16 had the largest numbers, approximately 525 students.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of the charts and provided relevant comparisons. You covered both the location and the types of dance classes, and your overview effectively highlights the key trends. However, there are some inaccuracies in data reporting. For instance, you stated that 24% of students learned in school halls, whereas the chart indicates 24% for 'school halls' and 'other' combined, or specific values that need careful reading. Additionally, your description of the ballet and modern dance figures is generally accurate, but ensure that all data points are clearly linked to the correct categories to avoid confusion. Overall, the response is well-structured and addresses the prompt requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'conversely', and 'however' to link ideas effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct charts. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions could be more sophisticated. For example, 'Regards with the location' is an awkward opening for a paragraph; 'Regarding the location' or 'In terms of location' would be more natural. The progression of information is logical, moving from general trends to specific data points, which helps the reader follow your analysis easily.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information clearly. You use topic-specific terms like 'enrolments', 'proportions', and 'categorised' appropriately. There are some minor errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'attented' (attended) and 'collage-based' (college-based). While you use some less common vocabulary, there is room to incorporate more precise academic collocations to enhance the sophistication of your writing. The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but a slightly wider range of synonyms for 'highest' or 'lowest' would improve the overall quality.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are some grammatical slips, such as subject-verb agreement errors (e.g., 'private studio were' should be 'private studios were' and 'the number of kids... are' should be 'is'). Additionally, 'Regards with' is grammatically incorrect. Despite these errors, your meaning is always clear, and the mistakes do not impede communication. To reach a higher band, focus on ensuring consistency in pluralization and subject-verb agreement, and try to incorporate a wider variety of complex grammatical structures with greater precision.

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