Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-28
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 charts show information about the locations of dance classes and the different types of dance classes attended by two age groups.
Overall, private studios are the most common place for dance classes, while college-based studios are the least common. Regarding the types of dance, ballet is more popular among children under 11, whereas modern dance is more popular among students aged 11 to 16.
According to the pie chart, 48% of dance classes are held in private studios. School halls used for after-school classes account for 24%, which is half the figure for private studios. Community halls and other places make up 18% of the classes. The smallest percentage is for college-based studios, at only 10%.
The bar chart shows some differences between the two age groups. Ballet is the most popular type among children under 11, with approximately 600 students, compared with around 300 students aged 11 to 16. Tap has similar numbers for both groups, with about 450 younger students and 420 older students.
However, the pattern is different for modern dance. Around 300 children under 11 attend modern dance classes, while the number for the older group is much higher, at approximately 520 students. Therefore, modern dance is considerably more popular among 11–16-year-olds.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0
The response successfully covers all parts of the prompt by summarising both the location of dance classes and the types of dance across two age groups. An appropriate and clear overview is provided in the second paragraph, highlighting the most striking features such as private studios being the most common location and the shift in popularity between ballet and modern dance across the two age groups. Key data points are selected accurately and compared effectively, such as noting that school hall classes account for '24%, which is half the figure for private studios.' The figures reported, including 600 for ballet under-11s and 520 for modern dance in the older group, align closely with the provided visual data. The response meets all requirements for a Band 7.5 or 8.0 level in Task Achievement.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5
The text is logically organised with a clear progression from an introduction and overall summary to detailed paragraphs on locations and dance types. Paragraphing is used appropriately, with each main body paragraph focusing on a distinct aspect of the visual data. Cohesive devices are used accurately and naturally, such as 'Overall,' 'Regarding the types of dance,' 'According to the pie chart,' and 'However, the pattern is different.' Referencing is clear throughout, and information flows smoothly from one sentence to the next without feeling mechanical, reflecting strong Band 8 performance in cohesion.
Lexical Resource: Band 7.0
The student demonstrates a sufficient and flexible range of vocabulary suited to academic task reporting. Appropriate reporting language and precise phrasing are used, such as 'account for,' 'make up,' 'considerably more popular,' and 'similar numbers.' Less common vocabulary and collocations are handled well ('least common', 'age groups', 'proportion'). There are no noticeable spelling or word-choice errors, and communication is precise and fluent. The lexical range easily satisfies Band 7 requirements and approaches Band 8.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.0
The response features a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, including subordinate clauses ('while college-based studios are the least common', 'whereas modern dance is more popular among students aged 11 to 16'). The majority of sentences are grammatically accurate, with correct punctuation and subject-verb agreement throughout. Structures are controlled well, and minor slips are virtually absent. The command of grammar easily supports a Band 7.5 rating.
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