Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-03

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 6.0)

The pie chart presents location of dance classes and the bar chart shows the type of dance classes by age groups.

Overall, The private studios is the location where maximum students are taking their classes throughout the time period.

The college based studio have least number of dance classes.

Ballet dance class is most popular among under 11 years of students and they are least interested in modern dance class.

According to the Pie chart 48% of the dance classes are held in private studios which is almost 50% of the total number of the students. only one quarter students are attending dance in college studio.

The bar chart of "types of dance classes" shows that 600 students are under 11 attending the ballet dance class and half of this number students are above 11 years. In modern class the more students are above 11 years, almost 550 students are above 11 and 300 students are below 11 years. In tap class the number of students from both age groups are approximately equal.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the charts and provided relevant comparisons. You covered both the location data and the dance types by age group. However, the report lacks a clear overview of the data trends, and some figures are slightly inaccurate or presented in a way that makes comparison difficult. For instance, stating 'half of this number' is less precise than directly referencing the data points. To reach a higher band, ensure that all key features are highlighted with greater precision and that the overview provides a more comprehensive summary of the most significant trends observed across both charts.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and limited. Transitions between sentences are often abrupt, and there is a lack of variety in how you link ideas. For example, the start of the second paragraph uses 'According to the Pie chart', which is a standard way to introduce data, but the overall flow between the overview and the body paragraphs could be smoother. Improving the use of linking words and referencing would enhance the logical progression of your report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to convey the necessary information clearly. You use some topic-specific terms like 'private studios' and 'ballet dance class'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'maximum students' instead of 'the highest number of students' or 'college based studio' instead of 'college-based studios'. To improve, try to incorporate a wider range of synonyms and more precise collocations to describe data trends, such as 'predominant', 'account for', or 'a significant proportion'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The private studios is', 'The college based studio have') and article usage (e.g., 'in college studio'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and capitalization errors, such as 'Overall, The private...'. These errors do not impede communication, but they do occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic agreement and article usage will significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.

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