Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-10-08

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 6.0)

The pie chart depicts data about the different places of dance classes and the bar graph presents three different dance styles,- Ballet, Tap, and Modern by different age groups.

Overall, is is readily apparent that the highest percentage of youngsters prefer private studios among all four places, whereas the less percentage of student show interest in College-based studios. In adition, Ballet dance is the most popular in under 11 age group, while 11 to 16 age group shows that the highest number of students choose Modern dance.

To commence with, Private studios shows the dominant demand, accounted for just under a half, and almost quarter of students enroll in School halls(after-school). In addition, 18% of children join Community halls & other, while the minimal amount of students choose College-based studios, at 10%.

In under 11 age group, 600 number of children join Ballet dance, which is the most popular among all three categories, while around 450 children join Tap dance and 300 number of students prefer Modern dance.

Another one, 11 to 16 age group show the less number of people enroll into Ballet dance, while approximately 420 students join Tap dance and just over 500 youngsters select Modern dance, which is the highest in 11-16 age group.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You cover both charts and provide a clear overview: private studios are the most common location, while college-based studios are the least common, and the leading dance style differs by age group. Most figures are accurately reported, including the 600 under-11 ballet students and the approximate figures for tap and modern. One important comparison is misstated: you say modern is highest for ages 11–16, but the chart shows modern at about 520, compared with ballet at 300 and tap at about 420, so this is correct; however, the overview could also make the contrast with ballet’s lead among under-11s more precise. The location details are relevant, though some comparisons are only briefly developed. More consistently precise comparisons and a fuller overview would strengthen the response further.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a clear overall arrangement: an introduction, an overview, and separate paragraphs for the location figures and each age group. This makes the two charts easy to follow. Linking expressions such as “Overall,” “In addition,” and “while” help signal relationships, but some transitions feel mechanical or unclear. For example, “Another one” does not clearly introduce the older age group, and “To commence with” is more elaborate than needed. The overview also repeats information that is then described in detail, while the final paragraph could connect its comparisons more smoothly. Use straightforward transitions such as “For students aged 11–16” and organise each detail paragraph around a clear comparison to improve progression and cohesion.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use a suitable range of chart-reporting vocabulary, including “accounted for,” “dominant demand,” “approximately,” and “highest number.” These choices help communicate proportions and comparisons, and the meaning remains clear. However, some word choices and collocations are inaccurate or unnatural: “the less percentage,” “minimal amount,” “join” a dance style, and “shows the less number” do not express the intended comparisons naturally. There are also spelling slips such as “adition.” Aim for precise, conventional language for describing data—for example, “the smallest proportion,” “attend classes,” and “the fewest students.” This would make the report sound more controlled while retaining the useful range you already attempt.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentences, including clauses with “while” and “which,” and the main comparisons are generally understandable. Some grammatical errors remain. The opening overview has a duplicated verb in “Overall, is is readily apparent,” and agreement is inconsistent in “Private studios shows” and “11 to 16 age group show.” Number expressions are also awkwardly formed in “600 number of children” and “300 number of students.” The first sentence contains an unnecessary comma and hyphen around the list of dance styles. Check subject–verb agreement, use “the number of students” or simply “600 students,” and proofread punctuation. More consistently accurate sentence forms would improve control without requiring more complicated structures.

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