Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

The pie chart illustrates the proportion of locations used for dance classes, while the bar chart shows the type of dance classes taken by students with respect to age group.

Overall, it is notable that private studios constitute by far the largest group of students, whereas college-based studios account for the smallest proportion. In terms of type of classes, ballet dance significantly shows the highest number of students in the lower age groups, while ballet dance and modern dance in the middle age group show the lowest number of students enrolled.

According to the pie chart, private studios make up 48%, nearly half of locations, while school halls make up 24%, just under a quarter. Community halls and others represent 18%, while college-based studios comprise the smallest group, just 10%.

The table shows that under age 11, ballet dance students stand at 600, tap dance reaches roughly 450 students, and modern dance shows the fewest students at 300. In contrast, from age 11 to 16, ballet has only 300 students, while modern dance students reach almost 520, and tap dancers remain at 400.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The student successfully addresses all parts of the task by reporting the main features of both the pie chart and the bar chart. An appropriate overview is provided, highlighting the most striking data points, such as private studios being the most popular location and the contrast in dance preferences between age groups. Data is accurately cited from the visual sources, with percentages and student numbers correctly stated (e.g., private studios at 48%, ballet at 600 for under 11s). Comparisons are appropriately made where relevant. The response meets all requirements for Task Achievement at a high level, showing clear selection and reporting of core trends.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organised and easy to follow. It begins with a clear introductory paragraph, moves into a concise overview, and then separates the two charts into distinct body paragraphs for detailed analysis. Cohesive devices are used effectively to guide the reader through the data, such as 'Overall', 'In terms of', 'According to the pie chart', and 'In contrast'. Paragraphing is used appropriately, and progression throughout the essay is clear and coherent.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The student demonstrates an adequate to good range of vocabulary suited to a Task 1 response, using appropriate reporting verbs and nouns such as 'proportion', 'constitute', 'account for', 'enrolled', and 'comprise'. Less common vocabulary items are attempted with general success, though some slight awkwardness appears, such as 'ballet dance significantly shows the highest number'. Spelling and word choice are generally accurate and do not impede communication, placing this securely in the Band 7 range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

A good mix of simple and complex sentence structures is used throughout the response. The student demonstrates good control over grammar and punctuation, with many error-free sentences (e.g., 'private studios make up 48%, nearly half of locations, while school halls make up 24%, just under a quarter'). Minor inaccuracies occur occasionally, such as 'ballet dance significantly shows the highest number', but these do not impede communication. Complex structures are handled with reasonable accuracy.

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