Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-24
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 5.0)
The pie chart and line bar shows the percentages of the people from a town in Australia who takes different types of dance classes. The pie chart has show the actual figures divided in four categories of locations and dance classes by age group. They are total of 700 students who takes dance classes. One category location shows 10 percentage of college based studios. Second chart location a slight raise to 24 percent shows school halls, third charter shows a slight dip to 18 percent and the last chart shows the surge to 48 percentage. The dance classes are divided into three types consists of Modern, Tap and Ballet. The line bar shows the age group of students has under 11 and upto 16 years old. 600 students out of the total of 700 are under 11 and they're in roll in ballet dance classes along with 300 age between 11-16. Tap dance classes has 450 students approximately aged under 11 plus the approximate number of aged between 11-16 is 420. Lastly just over 500 students aged between 11-16 takes modern dance classes moreover 300 students age under 11 takes the same class.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the charts, but the presentation of data is often confusing and inaccurate. For instance, the description of the pie chart categories is unclear, and the interpretation of the line graph data is inconsistent with the provided visuals. The student attempts to report figures but fails to clearly distinguish between the different data sets, leading to a lack of clarity. While the main features are identified, the lack of precision in reporting the data and the failure to provide a clear overview or summary of the trends significantly limits the effectiveness of the response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks logical paragraphing, as it is presented as a single block of text. While there is an attempt to sequence information, the progression is disjointed. Cohesive devices are used in a very mechanical and repetitive way, such as 'One category', 'Second chart', and 'third charter'. Referencing is often unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow which data point is being discussed. The lack of clear structure and the repetitive nature of the linking words hinder the overall flow of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'chart', 'shows', and 'numbers'. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'line bar' (instead of bar chart or line graph) and 'in roll' (instead of enrolled). The student struggles to use precise terminology to describe trends, using phrases like 'slight raise' or 'slight dip' in contexts that do not clearly match the data. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with the necessary precision for an Academic Task 1 response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'The pie chart and line bar shows' and 'who takes'. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences are often marred by errors, such as '600 students out of the total of 700 are under 11 and they're in roll in ballet dance classes along with 300 age between 11-16'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly regarding the use of commas and sentence boundaries.
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