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 shows the location of dance classes, whereas the table depicts information about young individuals attending different types of dance classes in a town in Australia.

Overall, it is evident that private studios attracted the most young individuals among the location of dance classes. The most preferred dance was ballet dance among under 11, while modern dance was the most preferd among 11-16.

Private studios had the highest proportion, stood at 48%. This was followed by school halls (after-school), which had half of the private studios attendands. Similarly, community halls and other accounted for 18%, while college-based studios comprised of only 10%, which is the least preferred area.

Turning to table, under 11 age group participation was 600 in ballet dance, almost 450 in tap dance and 300 in modern dance. Conversely, 11 to 16 age group participation was 300, around 420 and above 500 in ballet, tap and modern dances, respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the pie chart and the table. You have identified the main features, such as the popularity of private studios and the age-related trends in dance types. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical. For instance, you list figures without always providing a clear comparison or synthesis. To reach a higher band, ensure you group data more effectively to highlight the 'main features' rather than just listing the numbers. The overview is present but could be more detailed by explicitly contrasting the two age groups' preferences rather than just stating they are different.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices like 'Similarly', 'Conversely', and 'Turning to the table' to transition between ideas. However, the paragraphing is slightly disjointed, and the connection between the two data sets could be smoother. The use of referencing is generally clear, though some sentences feel a bit repetitive in structure. Overall, the information flows well enough for the reader to follow the comparison without difficulty.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'depicts', and 'participation'. There are some minor errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'preferd' (preferred) and 'attendands' (attendees). Additionally, the phrase 'least preferred area' is slightly awkward in the context of dance locations. To improve, try to incorporate more precise collocations and ensure spelling accuracy. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning clearly, but it lacks the sophistication required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical slips, such as 'stood at 48%' (should be 'which stood at 48%') and 'Turning to table' (missing 'the'). The sentence 'community halls and other accounted for 18%' is also slightly ungrammatical. While these errors are present, they do not impede communication. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. You have a decent grasp of sentence variety, but more consistent accuracy in complex constructions is needed for a higher score.

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