Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-10-11

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)

There are two type of charts which represents the data of location and types of dance classes taken by young people in a town of Australia. So, lets summarize this information.

First chart is a pie chart that shows the locations of dance classes. The majority of classes are taken place at private studios and their percentage is 48%. And the least classes takes place at college-based studios and the percentage is 10%. Rest 18% of classes happens at school halls after school and 18% are take place at community halls and other and their percentage is 18%.

Second chart is a bar chart and it represents the types of classes categories in two different age groups the one is under 11 and second is 11-16 yars old. The highest number of students from the age group of under 11 is 600 students and they are doing ballet and the minimun number is 300 students and those are attending modern dance classes.

Then the highest number of students form the age group of 11-16 years old are 520 students those are attending modern dance classes and then the lowest number of student is 290 thore are doing ballet.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You identify both charts and report several key figures, including private studios at 48%, college-based studios at 10%, and the highest student counts for ballet among under-11s and modern among 11–16-year-olds. However, the response only partially summarises the data: it has no clear overall overview, and some figures are misreported. School halls account for 24%, not 18%; community halls and other account for 18%. For the older group, ballet is about 300, rather than 290, and tap (about 420) is omitted. The younger group’s tap figure is also not reported. To strengthen the response, give a concise overview of the main contrasts, then compare all three dance styles across the age groups using accurate figures.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response is arranged in a generally understandable order: it introduces the charts, discusses the location chart, and then moves to the age-group chart. This paragraphing and sequencing help the reader follow the two topics. However, the progression within each section is somewhat mechanical, with repeated patterns such as “the highest number” and “the lowest number,” and the opening “So, lets summarize this information” does not add useful information. Some references are unclear, particularly “those are attending” and “the one is under 11 and second is 11-16.” Use clearer linking and comparison phrases, and group related figures together—for example, compare ballet, tap and modern between the two age groups rather than listing only the extremes.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use enough topic vocabulary to communicate the basic subject, including “private studios,” “college-based studios,” “age groups,” and the dance styles. However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations are inaccurate, which makes parts of the report awkward: “classes are taken place,” “the least classes takes place,” and “classes categories” are not natural expressions. There are also spelling errors such as “yars,” “minimun,” “form,” and “thore.” Aim for precise chart-reporting language, such as “classes are held,” “the smallest proportion,” and “the number of students attending.” Checking spelling and choosing natural collocations would make the information easier to read.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple statements and longer sentences, and the reader can usually understand the intended comparisons. However, the range is limited, and errors occur frequently in basic sentence patterns and agreement. For example, “There are two type of charts which represents” needs plural agreement (“two types … represent”), while “the least classes takes place” has a subject–verb mismatch. The sentence beginning “Rest 18%” also has an unclear structure, and “the one is under 11 and second is 11-16” lacks the articles and parallel phrasing needed for a clear comparison. Practise accurate plural forms, subject–verb agreement, and complete comparative sentences before adding more complex structures.

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