Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

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 given pie chart illustrates the various location of dance classes in an Australian town and the bar graph displays the types of dance classes attended by diferent bracket of age group

Overall, almost half of the classes are in private studios while college based studios are the least utilized venues. Ballet is more popular among children under 11 . In contrast, modern dance classes are mostly attended by children from 11 to 16

Private studios contain 48% of the dance classes followed by school halls after school hours (24%) . Community halls and other jointly serve as host for 18% of the dance classes. Meanwhile, the remaining 10% is college-based studios which is the least share comparatively.

Regarding types of dance classes, the ballet classes contain mostly children under 11 which accounts for 600 students while 300 are children between 11 and 16. In contrast, modern classes contain over 500 age bracket of 11-16 and 300 children below 11

For tap classes, over 400 students are between 11 and 16 and roughly 450 less than 11 years old

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

The response covers both charts and gives a clear overview: private studios account for the largest share of venues, college-based studios the smallest, and the age groups show contrasting preferences for ballet and modern dance. Most figures are reported accurately, including the location percentages and the ballet and modern totals. The tap comparison is also included, though it would be clearer to state both figures directly and identify which age group has the higher number. The overview could be more complete by noting that tap attendance is relatively similar between the age groups, and the comparisons could be developed more consistently across all three dance types. Overall, the main features are selected and supported, with some scope for fuller comparison.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a coherent overall arrangement: it introduces the charts, presents an overview, and then describes the location data before moving to dance types. Linking phrases such as “Overall,” “In contrast,” and “Regarding” help signal the progression. This organisation is effective, but cohesion is not always smooth. The final paragraph shifts from ballet to modern and then tap without a clear comparative framework, and “For tap classes” begins a new point without connecting it explicitly to the preceding age-group comparisons. Paragraphing is also limited, with the dance-type details crowded together. Grouping the age comparisons consistently and using clearer references to each group would make the progression more flexible and easier to follow.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

Vocabulary is adequate for describing charts, and phrases such as “least utilized venues,” “accounts for,” and “in contrast” show some range beyond basic wording. However, several choices are imprecise or unnatural, including “various location,” “contain mostly children,” and “serve as host for.” There are also spelling and form errors, such as “diferent” and “age bracket,” which reduce accuracy. The meaning remains clear, but more precise chart language would improve the report: for example, say that students “attend” or “take” classes, and describe a venue as “accounting for” a share. Check spelling and use consistent terms for age groups and class types.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and more complex forms, including contrast clauses such as “while 300 are children between 11 and 16” and “In contrast, modern classes…”. Most sentences communicate the intended comparisons, but some grammatical errors remain. The opening sentence lacks a full stop, and “the various location” has a number-agreement problem. In “modern classes contain over 500 age bracket of 11-16,” the sentence structure is incomplete and the relationship between the students and the class is unclear. There are also inconsistent spaces before punctuation and a sentence beginning with “For tap classes” that would benefit from a clearer grammatical link. Aim for complete, well-punctuated sentences and check agreement and clause structure.

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