Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-13

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)

Here , the circular chart and bar char depicts the information about the specific area of dance classes in for diverse places, and the bar chart illustrates the types of dance classes by different two age groups in three various types.

At fleeting glance, it is quite evident that in the pie chart the most highest percent of the location of dance classes is Private studios whilst the least is College-based studios, simultaneously in the bar chart Under 11 year is in descending order whilst the age group of 11 to 16 is in ascending order in all three types.

analysis of the pie chart reveals that the School halls after school was accounting 24% and the amount is doubled in Private studios (48%). The Community halls and other types is witnessed at 18% and College-based is least in percentage (10%) respectively.

Further analysis of the bar chart depicts that the Under 11 age group is in descending order in all types (600,450,300 roughly), and the age group of 11 to 16 is in ascending order in three types (300,410 and 510).

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The candidate has attempted to address all parts of the task by summarizing the information from both the pie chart and the bar chart. Key features are reported, such as Private studios being the most popular location and the differences between the two age groups in the bar chart. However, there are some inaccuracies and vague reporting in the data representation, such as describing the age groups as being in 'descending order' and 'ascending order' based on numbers without fully clarifying the specific trends across categories. Additionally, some data points lack precise framing. Consequently, the response achieves a Band 5.5 as it addresses the task and presents an overview, but the development and accuracy of details remain somewhat limited.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into clear paragraphs, beginning with an introduction, followed by an overview paragraph, and then detailed paragraphs for each chart. Transitional phrases like 'At fleeting glance', 'analysis of the pie chart reveals', and 'Further analysis of the bar chart' are used to structure the text. However, referencing and cohesion are sometimes faulty or mechanical, and phrases like 'The School halls after school was accounting 24%' exhibit awkward phrasing. Overall progression is visible, but the mechanical nature of cohesive devices and occasional awkward transitions place this response securely at Band 6.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The candidate attempts to use a range of vocabulary relevant to the visual data, including terms like 'circular chart', 'bar chart', 'descending order', and 'ascending order'. However, there are noticeable lexical errors and awkward word choices, such as 'At fleeting glance' (instead of 'At first glance'), 'the most highest percent' (superlative error), and incorrect prepositional use ('in for diverse places'). Less common vocabulary is attempted with limited precision and control. These errors do not completely impede communication, resulting in a Band 5.5 for Lexical Resource.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, demonstrating some attempt at variety with subordinate clauses and participial phrases. However, grammatical accuracy is noticeably weak. There are frequent errors in subject-verb agreement and tense usage, such as 'the circular chart and bar char depicts' (plural subject with singular verb and spelling error), 'School halls after school was accounting', and run-on structures. Punctuation errors, such as missing articles and commas before conjunctions, are also present. These errors frequently cause minor difficulties for the reader, fitting the Band 5.0 descriptors.

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