Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

The charts provide information on the area and types of dance class young people in Australia are presently attending.

Overall, private studios were most common location of dance classes, whereas the types of dance classes, ballet was the most popular among children under age 11.

Regarding the pie chart, 48% of classes were held in private studios which was the highest in that category, followed by school halls [after-school] which accounted for 24%. Community halls and others recorded 18%, while college-based studios showed 10%, making it the least common location for dance classes.

Turning to the bar chart, ballet dance was the most popular type of dance with over 600 students under the age of 11 years, whereas children between 11-16 years were approximately 300 students. Meanwhile, young people under 11 who participated in tap dance were over 400 students. In contrast, in modern dance approximately 500 students were between 11-16 years.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of both charts and provided relevant comparisons. The overview is clear, and you have selected key data points to support your summary. However, the response could be improved by ensuring all data points are described with greater precision. For instance, when discussing the bar chart, you mention 'over 600' and 'approximately 300', but you could more effectively contrast the age groups across all dance types to provide a more comprehensive overview. The task is addressed well, but the analysis remains somewhat descriptive rather than fully analytical.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized into clear paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on the separate charts. You use cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'regarding', and 'in contrast' to link ideas. However, the transition between the two body paragraphs is slightly abrupt. To reach a higher band, ensure that the connection between the two charts is more explicitly stated, perhaps by using a more sophisticated linking phrase to bridge the shift from location to dance type.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'accounted for', 'recorded', and 'participated in'. There are no significant spelling errors, and the vocabulary is generally appropriate for an academic report. To improve, try to incorporate more precise collocations or synonyms to avoid repetition of the word 'students' and 'classes'. Using more varied reporting verbs or descriptive adjectives would help elevate the lexical sophistication of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as '48% of classes were held in private studios which was the highest in that category'. While the meaning is clear, there are some minor grammatical slips, such as 'private studios were most common location' (missing an article) and 'children between 11-16 years were approximately 300 students' (which is slightly awkward phrasing). The majority of your sentences are error-free, and your punctuation is generally accurate, which supports clear communication.

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