Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-10-07

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 6.5)

The rendered circular and bar representations depict the information regarding the varieties of dance classes and the location of classes attended by youngsters in Australia.

Having a quick glance over the pie chart, the maximum area available for dance classes is 48% in private studios while 2 percent less than one fifth space in community halls and others. Young pupils are attending classes about one fourth in school halls after school and only one tenth by college-based studios.

Looking at the horizontal bar graph with details of types of dance classes, ballet dance among 11-16 age group is exactly 300 students is popular whilst teenagers under 11 attend double that is 600 students. Tap dance classes among both the age groups 11-16 and under 11 have mere difference of students count 402 and 404 accordingly. However, 300 learners under age 11 and 502 scholars of age 11-16 joining classes of modern dance.

Thus, from the overall analysis, it is lucid that private studios are preferred by most of the dance learners and college based studies least liked. Nevertheless, ballet dance classes appreciated by under age 11 and modern dance classes joined by age category 11-16.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You cover both charts and identify the main location pattern: private studios account for the largest share, while college-based studios are least used. You also compare the age groups across ballet, tap and modern, and your overview correctly notes the contrasting preferences for ballet among younger children and modern among older students. This meets the task well, with some features developed more fully than others. However, the community-hall figure is described vaguely as “2 percent less than one fifth” rather than clearly reported as 18%, and the tap comparison is inaccurate: the chart shows about 450 under-11 students and 420 aged 11–16, not 404 and 402. More precise reporting and a clearer summary of the strongest contrasts would strengthen the response further.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The response has a clear overall progression: an introduction, a paragraph on the pie chart, a paragraph on the bar chart, and a concluding overview. Phrases such as “Looking at the horizontal bar graph” and “Thus, from the overall analysis” help signal movement between sections, and the reader can follow the comparisons. The organisation is effective, though the final paragraph repeats points already made rather than adding a concise synthesis. Some linking is also slightly mechanical, particularly the repeated introductory framing of each chart. To improve, group the bar-chart comparisons more deliberately—for example, contrast ballet and modern by age, then report tap—and use the conclusion to summarise the key patterns without restating them at length.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use a reasonable range of vocabulary for describing charts, including “preferred,” “attend,” “age group,” and “overall analysis.” There are also attempts at less common wording, such as “lucid” and “depict,” but some choices are unnatural or imprecise in this context. “Maximum area available” does not accurately describe the largest share of classes, “space” is unsuitable for the percentages, and “college-based studies” changes the chart’s meaning from studios to studies. Phrases such as “mere difference of students count” and “joining classes” are also awkward. Aim for standard, precise chart language and natural collocations; this will make your comparisons clearer while retaining an appropriately formal tone.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You attempt a mix of simple and more complex sentence forms, and most of the intended comparisons remain understandable. However, some grammatical errors affect clarity and control. For example, “ballet dance among 11-16 age group is exactly 300 students is popular” contains a faulty sentence structure, while “Tap dance classes … have mere difference of students count” lacks a clear grammatical construction. In “300 learners under age 11 and 502 scholars of age 11-16 joining classes,” the verb form is incomplete; use a finite verb such as “attend.” Articles and prepositions are also sometimes missing, as in “among 11-16 age group.” Build shorter, complete comparison sentences first, then add subordinate clauses where they are controlled.

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