Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The bar chart below illustrates the data on the types and location of dance classes in a town in Australia are attending by young citizens while, number of students are shown below the chart. Units are measured in pounds sterling.
Overall, this given chart states numbers of learners in percentage in the chart like college-based studios are far low. Besides that, it separates the under 11 or 11-16 age group learners. After that, it also illustrates the quantity of students in three various sections like ballet, tap and modern.
It describes that, the percentage of private studios in Australia is in huge percentage as compared to college based studio is far low only 10% while, community halls and other percentage is similar to the school hails and college based studios yet, the private studios are in extremely high ratio. Moreover, the quantity of below 11 years learners are excessive like just above 600 however, 11-16 group are only just under 300. In modern, the percentage of under 11 are only 300 huge difference from the ballet and 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 attempts to summarize the charts regarding dance classes for young people in Australia, covering locations and types of classes, as well as age groups. However, the interpretation of the data contains several inaccuracies and confusion over units, incorrectly stating that units are measured in pounds sterling and misreading proportions and absolute numbers. For instance, the text claims that under 11 learners are 'just above 600' and 11-16 learners are 'just under 300', which does not align with typical chart representations for such data. While the main features are touched upon, the overview is confused and lacks clarity, resulting in an under-developed response that falls short of fully reporting the key comparisons. This performance aligns best with Band 5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response shows some organization with an introductory paragraph and a body section, but there is no clear overall progression or logical structure guiding the reader through the data. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or repetitively, such as the frequent transitions like 'After that,' 'It describes that,' and 'Besides that,' which makes the flow mechanical. Paragraphing is poorly handled, with the first two paragraphs functioning almost as separate introductions rather than a cohesive opening and body structure. Referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly with pronouns and dangling phrases like 'community halls and other percentage is similar'. Overall organisation meets the requirements of Band 5.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The lexical range is limited and frequently repetitive, relying heavily on basic words like 'chart', 'students', 'percentage', and 'quantity'. There are noticeable vocabulary inaccuracies and awkward collocations, such as 'young citizens are attending', 'college based studio is far low', and 'school hails'. The incorrect use of economic units ('pounds sterling') for demographic data further demonstrates limitations in word choice. Spelling is generally acceptable, but the overall vocabulary restricts precision and occasionally causes difficulty for the reader. This corresponds to a Band 5 level.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response uses a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentence structures, but many of these attempts are faulty and awkward, such as 'The bar chart below illustrates the data on the types and location of dance classes in a town in Australia are attending by young citizens while, number of students are shown below the chart.' Grammatical errors are frequent, including subject-verb agreement issues ('number of students are', 'the percentage of private studios... is in huge percentage'), missing prepositions, and incorrect clause structures. These errors frequently cause strain for the reader, matching the descriptors for Band 5.
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