Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-10-21

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 charts illustrate information on the location and types of dance classes young people are attending now in a town in Australia.

Overall, the most popular location among youth for dance classes is private studios and least popular is college-based studios. Whereas, the highest number of students under 11 choose ballet dance classes while students from 11 to 16 choose modern dance classes more.

Regarding location of dance classes, the private studios has highest rate of dance classes at 48%, followed by the school halls which has half of the rate than private studios at 24%. In addition, the community halls and other has slightly less rate than school halls about 18%. Meanwhile, the college-based studios are least popular for dance classes just at the rate of 10%.

Students under age 11 has the highest rate of ballet dance classes around 610 whereas approximately 300 students from age 11 to 16 are attending these classes. On the other hand, around 510 students from age 11 to 16 joining modern dance classes which is the higher than students under age 11, only 300 from them taking modern dance classes. Meanwhile the tap dance classes has almost same number of students with a slightly difference. The number of students about 450 under age 11 taking these classes, while around 410 students from age 11 to 16 attending these classes.

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, college-based studios the least common, and the leading dance style differs by age group. Most figures are accurately reported, including the 48%, 24%, 18% and 10% location shares and the approximate student totals. The comparison of ballet and modern is also clear. This meets the task well, with some features developed more fully than others: the overview could mention that tap participation is similar across the two age groups, an important comparison you only add briefly at the end. Also, “highest rate” for ballet is imprecise because the chart gives student numbers, not rates. A more complete overview and consistently precise descriptions would strengthen the response further.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response is arranged in a sensible sequence: an introduction, an overview, then separate discussion of location and dance types. This makes the main comparisons easy to follow, and linking expressions such as “Overall,” “Regarding,” and “On the other hand” help signal shifts. However, cohesion is sometimes mechanical, with repeated “Meanwhile” and “In addition,” and some links do not express the relationship precisely. For example, “Whereas” begins a sentence fragment-like contrast in the overview, while the two age-group comparisons could be connected more smoothly within a single paragraph. Clearer referencing and more varied, accurate transitions would make the progression feel more fluent and less formulaic.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use enough topic vocabulary to describe the charts, including “private studios,” “college-based studios,” “followed by,” and “approximately.” The meaning is generally clear, and you make some attempts to vary wording with phrases such as “most popular” and “least popular.” However, several choices are imprecise or unnatural for describing numerical data: “highest rate of dance classes” and “slightly less rate” should refer to a share or proportion, while “joining modern dance classes” is not the most natural collocation. Repetition of “students,” “classes,” and “rate” also limits flexibility. Aim for precise chart language such as “accounted for,” “proportion,” and “enrolled in,” while keeping the wording natural.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and more complex sentences, and most of the information remains understandable. The sentence beginning “whereas” shows an effort to compare groups, and the response uses subordinate clauses such as “while around 410 students…” However, some grammatical errors recur. For example, “the private studios has” should be “private studios have,” and “Students under age 11 has” should be “Students under the age of 11 have.” Articles and sentence construction also need attention: “the highest number … choose” is awkwardly formed, and “only 300 from them taking” lacks a finite verb. Review subject–verb agreement, articles, and complete clause structure; more accurate complex sentences would improve control.

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