Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

The pie chart depicts the location of dance classes in a town in 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 enjoyed modern dance the most.

Regarding 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 college-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 is 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 7.0

The response successfully identifies and reports the main features of both charts. You have provided a clear overview and selected relevant data points to support your descriptions, such as the popularity of private studios and the age-related trends in dance styles. However, the analysis could be improved by making more direct comparisons between the categories rather than simply listing figures. For instance, noting that ballet is the most popular choice for younger children while modern dance is the clear preference for the older group provides a more analytical approach. Overall, you have covered all parts of the task well, and the information is accurately presented.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on location and dance types respectively. You use cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Regarding', and 'Conversely' to guide the reader through the information. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct datasets. To reach a higher band, ensure that the transition between sentences is smoother; some sentences feel slightly disconnected, and the referencing could be more precise. For example, 'In this category' is a good attempt at cohesion, but ensure the link to the previous sentence is unambiguous.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'depicts', 'proportions', and 'enrolments' effectively. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'Regarding with the location' (should be 'Regarding the location') and 'attented' (spelling error). While you use some less common vocabulary, the range is somewhat limited. To improve, try to incorporate more varied synonyms for 'highest' or 'lowest' and ensure that your prepositions are used correctly with your chosen nouns. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly throughout the report.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are some grammatical slips, such as 'private studio were' (should be 'private studios were') and '24% students' (should be '24% of students'). Additionally, 'Regarding with' is an incorrect prepositional phrase. Despite these errors, your meaning is always clear, and the mistakes do not impede communication. To achieve a higher score, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensure that your complex sentences are punctuated correctly. Increasing the frequency of error-free sentences will help elevate your score in this criterion.

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