Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-12
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 5.5)
The charts below illustrate data on the location and types of dance classes teenager in a town of Australia are currently attending.
Overall, it is clear that number of classes are higher in private studios while the low in college based studios. Moreover, the number of students are larger in ballet and modern type of dances considering by the age group.
To begin with, the percentage of dance classes are higher in private studios 48% respectively, while the others are low in percentage 24% in school halls after school, 18% in community hall and 10% in college based studios.
On the other hand, age group from 11 to 16, 600 students are attending modern dance classes while 300 in ballet type and 450 in tap dance. Furthermore, the group group under 11, 600 hundred students are in ballet dance, 450 in tap dance and 300 in modern dance.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of both charts, successfully identifying the dominant venues such as private studios and presenting numerical data for the dance types across different age groups. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in reporting, such as describing '48% respectively' when only one percentage is given for private studios. Furthermore, the response falls slightly short of the 150-word minimum, containing 148 words. This under-length impacts the overall development and completeness of the task, capping the score for Task Achievement at Band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into distinct paragraphs, starting with an introduction, followed by an overview, and body paragraphs dedicated to the different charts. Cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'On the other hand', and 'Furthermore' are used to structure the text, though some transitions feel a bit mechanical or forced. Referencing is occasionally unclear, such as 'considering by the age group'. Overall, the logical progression is generally maintained, supporting a Band 6.0 performance.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully using terms like 'percentage', 'studios', 'community hall', and 'age group'. However, there are noticeable word-choice errors and awkward phrasing, such as 'teenager' instead of 'teenagers', 'number of classes are higher' instead of 'numbers', and '600 hundred'. Less common lexical items are attempted but lack precision. These vocabulary errors do not completely impede communication, resulting in a solid Band 5.5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, including comparative forms and prepositional phrases. However, grammatical accuracy is inconsistent. There are several noticeable errors, such as missing articles ('number of classes are higher' and 'low in college based studios'), subject-verb agreement issues ('number of students are larger'), and awkward preposition use ('group group under 11'). While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of errors places this performance firmly at Band 5.5.
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