Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-24
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 chart illustrate the proportion of youth in Australia those are taking the dance classes. It also demonstrate about the kinds of dance and the place where these sessions are held.
It diagram state this classes into two age groups under 11 to 16 year youngster. About 18% classes are delivered in community hall and other, the less amount about 10% of students attend the classes in college based studios in contrast the higher proportion adults (48%) take their session in private studio. In modern type session almost 525 students take part but the number of under 11 children is 300. In ballet dance session there is a rise in the number of students those are under 11 approximately 650 that is highest ratio of the students in all types of classes. In Tap dance class the ratio o under 11 and 16 year is 475 & 425 respectively. So the lowest under 11 students take part on modern dance classes.
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 covers the main features of both charts, presenting data on locations (e.g., 48% in private studios) and the two dance types across age groups. However, there are some inaccuracies in reporting the figures from the visual data, such as stating 'almost 525 students' for modern dance (the actual value is around 520 for 11-16) and misinterpreting the age breakdown categories. Furthermore, the overview is weak, lacking a clear synthesis of the main trends. The information is somewhat restricted and contains inaccuracies in data selection and transcription, placing it within Band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The text is organised into paragraphs, with the first focusing on locations and the second on dance types. However, the logical progression is hindered by poor transitions and awkward phrasing ('It diagram state this classes into two age groups...'). Cohesive devices are used mechanically or inaccurately, and referencing is occasionally unclear, making the flow disjointed. Paragraphing is present, but overall the cohesive relationships within and between sentences lack smoothness. These features align with a Band 5.0 descriptor.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is adequate for basic communication, featuring words such as 'proportion', 'session', and 'studio'. However, there is a limited range of less common items, and numerous word-choice and collocation errors occur (e.g., 'the chart illustrate', 'youth... those are taking', 'the less amount', 'college based studios'). Spelling and word formation are sometimes problematic. While meaning is generally conveyed, the lexical limitations constrain the response to a Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but many contain significant grammatical errors. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('The chart illustrate', 'classes are delivered... the less amount... take'), incorrect relative clauses ('those are taking'), and awkward phrasing ('the ratio o under 11 and 16 year is 475 & 425 respectively'). Frequent errors in grammar and punctuation cause some difficulty for the reader and impede comprehension at times, which corresponds to a Band 5.0.
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