Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-10-22

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)

The chart illustrates give them information of dance classes young people in a town in Australia. They can also give the loation and type of dance classes are currently attending different types of people in different ages.

Overall, the location of the dance classes studios in private studios more peoples come to attend them our classand less then are community and others. Also discuss about number of students in different types of dance practices such as higher one is ballet in under age and modern in higher age.

The location of dance classes know about private studios very high about 48%, school halls class after scoll over 24% and community halls & other are 18%. Last one are college bases studios lowest one 10%.

Then discuss about type of dance classes or different age group such as ballet under 11 age higher number of students more then 500 and above then 11 are 300. Tap dance under 11 were more less then 500 and adults ones more then 400 last one is modern dance classes higher age group 11 to 16 are more then 500 or under 11 are 300 of students participate dance classes.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You cover both charts and identify several key figures accurately: private studios are the most common location at 48%, college-based studios the least common at 10%, and modern is more popular among 11–16-year-olds than under-11s. Your overview also attempts to highlight the leading dance styles by age. However, some comparisons are unclear or incomplete: ballet is highest for under-11s (about 600), while modern is highest for the older group (about 520), but the overview does not clearly state these rankings. The tap figures are also described imprecisely, and “adults” is inaccurate for the 11–16 group. A clearer overview and more precise comparisons across both age groups would make the main features easier to understand.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, an overview, and separate discussion of location and dance types. This helps the reader see that both charts are being addressed. However, progression within paragraphs is sometimes difficult to follow, particularly in the final paragraph, where ballet, tap and modern are compressed into one long sequence. Linking phrases such as “Then discuss” do not clearly show how the information relates, and references such as “higher age group” and “last one” are not always precise. Use one paragraph for the location chart and another for the age-group comparisons, and organise each around clear contrasts. This would improve the overall flow and make connections less mechanical.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

You use some relevant chart vocabulary, including “private studios,” “school halls,” “percentage,” and “number of students,” so the topic is generally identifiable. However, the range is basic and several word choices or forms make the meaning awkward: “the chart illustrates give them information,” “more peoples come to attend,” and “adults ones” are not natural expressions in this context. There are also spelling errors, including “loation,” “scoll,” and “bases.” Aim for accurate, concise reporting language and avoid repeating “higher” and “more.” For example, use “accounted for” when describing proportions and “was more popular among” when comparing dance styles. Proofreading spelling and collocations would make your descriptions clearer.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

You attempt both simple statements and longer sentences, and the reader can usually identify the broad comparisons. However, sentence structures are often incomplete or incorrectly formed. For example, “The chart illustrates give them information” combines incompatible verb forms, while “the location of the dance classes studios in private studios more peoples come” lacks a clear grammatical structure. Agreement and articles also need attention, as in “community halls & other are 18%” and “ballet under 11 age.” The final sentence joins several comparisons without clear punctuation, making relationships harder to follow. Practise building accurate subject–verb sentences, such as “Private studios account for 48%,” before combining ideas with clauses. More reliable control of basic sentence patterns is the priority.

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