Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-21
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)
There are a pie chart presenting data on the location of dance classes and a bar graph illustrating the proportion of young people taking part in them in a town in Australia at present.
Overall, the pie chart is split into four areas icluding private studios, school halls, college-based studios and community halls and other. While private studios are mostly used for dance lessons, having a percentage of 48, only 10 % people use college-based which is the least proporiton. On the other hand, there are two age groups in the graph chart affecting the preferences of participants regrading dance types.
In terms of location, school halls and community halls and others are utilized in nearly same frequency, 24% and 18% respectively.
In terms of child participants , Ballet accounts for the highest number which is 500, followed by Tap dance and Modern dance having greater than 400 and exact 300 respectively. Interestingly, the opposite trend can be observed in the case of teenagers. They are least likely to attend the Ballet, followed by tap and modern dance having more than 400 and 500 participants respectively.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The student attempts to cover both charts, describing the locations of dance classes and the types of dance by age group. However, there are notable inaccuracies in reading the data. For instance, the student states that for the under-11 age group, Ballet accounts for 500 students, whereas the chart shows 600. Furthermore, the description of the 11-16 age group contains contradictory statements, first noting Ballet is least attended (which is correct at 300) but then stating tap and modern have 'more than 400 and 500 participants respectively', which misreads the bar values (Ballet is 300, Tap is 420, Modern is 520). The overview identifies the main components of the charts but lacks a well-synthesized summary of the overall trends. Because of the noticeable data inaccuracies and misinterpretations, the task is only partially successful.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into multiple paragraphs, attempting an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs dedicated to location and age groups. However, paragraphing is somewhat fragmented, with a single-sentence paragraph used for the location breakdown ('In terms of location, school halls and community halls...'). Cohesive devices are used, but sometimes mechanically or awkwardly, such as 'Interestingly, the opposite trend can be observed in the case of teenagers.' Referencing is occasionally unclear, and logical progression between ideas falters due to the data misinterpretations. Overall arrangement shows some coherence, but the flow and mechanical cohesion place it in the lower-middle bands.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate vocabulary for the task, successfully using terms such as 'proportion', 'preferences', 'participants', and 'utilized'. However, there are several lexical errors and awkward word choices, such as 'icluding' (spelling error), '10 % people use college-based', 'proporiton', and 'regrading' instead of 'regarding'. The student attempts less common vocabulary, but these inaccuracies and spelling mistakes slightly impede smooth reading. The range is sufficient for the task requirements but lacks the precision and flexibility expected at higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as 'While private studios are mostly used for dance lessons, having a percentage of 48...' and 'There are a pie chart presenting data...'. Grammatical control is mixed. There is a subject-verb agreement error in the opening sentence ('There are a pie chart...'), and some awkward participial phrases. However, many sentences are grammatically sound, and the errors do not severely impede overall communication. The range of structures is somewhat limited, relying heavily on straightforward descriptive patterns.
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