Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)
The pie chart delineates the proportion of location for dance classes and the bar chart illustrates the types of dance classes are currently being attended by young generations in a town in Australia.
Overall, it is evident that, almost half of the people go to private studios for dancing, while college-based studios accounted for the lowest segment. Moreover, ballet dance classes are the most popular one among the people under 11 years old, whereas modern dance type is mostly preferred by 11-16 years old people.
In terms of dance location, 48% of the participants prefer to attend classes in private studios. This is followed by attending classes in school halls after-school and community halls & other at around 24% and 18%, respectively. In contrast, college-based studios account for only 10%, making it the lowest category.
On the other hand, more than 600 students of under 11 years old like ballet dance and have a less likely appeal for modern dance. Meanwhile, roughly 510 pupils with 11-16 age groups like the modern dance and just under 300 students enjoy the ballet dance. Around 450 students under 11 age group prefer tap dance more than 11-16 group.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response successfully addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview of the main trends in both charts and selected relevant data points to support your descriptions. You effectively compared the locations and the preferences between the two age groups. The information is accurate and well-selected, covering the key features such as the dominance of private studios and the contrasting preferences for ballet and modern dance. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data comparisons are precise; for instance, when mentioning the 11-16 age group, ensure the data interpretation is fully aligned with the visual evidence provided.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You have used cohesive devices such as 'Moreover,' 'In terms of,' 'In contrast,' and 'On the other hand' to guide the reader through the information. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two different charts. The progression of ideas is clear throughout the text. To improve further, ensure that referencing is always precise; for example, 'the most popular one' could be more clearly linked to the specific dance type mentioned in the previous clause to avoid any ambiguity.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'delineates the proportion,' 'lowest segment,' and 'less likely appeal' show a good command of language. There are some minor issues with collocation, such as 'modern dance type is mostly preferred by 11-16 years old people,' which could be phrased more naturally. However, the vocabulary is generally appropriate for an academic report and does not impede communication. Using a slightly wider variety of synonyms for 'students' or 'participants' would further enhance the lexical quality.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are error-free, and your control of grammar is generally strong. There are minor slips, such as 'types of dance classes are currently being attended' (which should be 'types of dance classes that are currently...') and '11-16 age group' (which requires a preposition or article). These errors are infrequent and do not cause any difficulty for the reader. To aim for a higher band, try to incorporate more varied complex structures, such as passive voice constructions or relative clauses, with greater consistency.
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