Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-09
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 chart show information about the location and types of the dance classes attended by young people in a town in Australia.
overall, private studios are the most popular location for dance classes, while college-based studios are the least common. term of dance type, ballet is most popular among children under 11 whereas modern dance is most popular in among those age 11-16.
To begin with , 18 % is community halls and other is dance classes location which is increased to 24% in school halls . A major difference an be seen in private studios and college based studios. this figure for farmer is 48% and the latter is 10% .
probing further , type of dance classes in Australia model town is Ballet , Tap , Modern in the classes under 11 students is 600, 450 , 300 Respectively. the type of dance classes for the 11-16 age people is decreased from 500 in modern to 400 in tap .
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, including locations and dance types. However, the reporting of data is often inaccurate or confusing. For example, the description of the community halls and school halls data is unclear, and the comparison between 'former' and 'latter' is poorly executed. The data regarding dance types for the 11-16 age group is also presented in a way that is difficult to follow and does not accurately reflect the visual information provided. While the main trends are identified, the lack of precision in reporting the figures prevents a higher score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear referencing. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes incorrect, such as 'term of dance type' instead of 'In terms of dance types'. The transition between the location data and the dance type data is abrupt. While the overall structure is visible, the internal flow of ideas is often disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison of the data points.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are several errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'Australia model town' and 'this figure for farmer is 48%'. The student struggles to use precise terminology to describe the data, relying on basic structures. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of variety and the presence of errors in word choice indicate a limited lexical range that is only just adequate for the task.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but these are frequently marred by grammatical errors. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('The chart show'), missing articles, and incorrect preposition usage. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas. While the errors do not completely prevent communication, they are frequent enough to cause some difficulty for the reader and indicate a lack of control over basic grammatical structures.
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