Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-27
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 7.5)
The pie chart illustrates the locations where dance classes for young people in an Australian town are held, while the bar chart compares the numbers of students aged under 11 and those aged 11–16 who attend three different types of dance classes.
Overall, private studios are by far the most common location for dance classes. In terms of dance types, ballet is considerably more popular among children under 11, whereas modern dance attracts the largest number of students aged 11–16.
Almost half of all dance classes are held in private studios, accounting for 48% of the total. School halls are the second most common location, at 24%, followed by community halls and other venues, which together represent 18%. College-based studios are the least frequently used location, making up just 10%.
Looking at the types of classes, approximately 600 under-11s attend ballet, compared with only about 300 students aged 11–16. Tap dancing is relatively popular with both age groups, attracting around 450 younger children and just over 400 older students. Modern dance shows the opposite pattern to ballet: approximately 300 under-11s participate in it, while the figure for 11–16-year-olds is considerably higher, at about 520. Thus, ballet is the most popular choice among younger children, while modern dance is the leading option for older students.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 8.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 8.0 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0
The response is excellent. You have successfully identified and reported the main features of both charts, providing a clear overview and supporting your points with accurate data. You have also made relevant comparisons, such as contrasting the popularity of ballet and modern dance between the two age groups. The information is well-selected, and the report is balanced, covering all aspects of the prompt without omitting key data points. The inclusion of an 'Overall' summary paragraph is a strong feature that helps the reader grasp the main trends immediately.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a distinct focus: the introduction, the overall summary, the location data, and the dance type data. You have used cohesive devices effectively, such as 'while', 'whereas', 'in terms of', and 'the opposite pattern to', which help the reader follow the comparison smoothly. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different datasets, and the flow between sentences is natural and coherent throughout the entire report.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for an Academic Task 1 report. Phrases like 'accounting for', 'represent', 'frequently used', and 'leading option' are used accurately. The language is precise and natural, allowing for a clear description of the data. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it could be slightly more sophisticated to reach the highest band, perhaps by incorporating more varied synonyms for 'popular' or 'number of students' to avoid repetition, though the current usage is perfectly sufficient for a high score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.0
The grammar is highly accurate, with a variety of complex sentence structures used throughout. You effectively use subordinate clauses (e.g., 'while the bar chart compares...', 'whereas modern dance attracts...') and comparative structures. Punctuation is used correctly to manage the flow of information. There are no significant grammatical errors, and the control over tense and subject-verb agreement is consistent. The writing is clear, professional, and error-free, which is characteristic of a high-level performance.
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