Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)

Dancing is a new trend among youth these days. There are different reasons for dancing, some people take it as meditation and some people take it as a physical activity.

There are two charts presented in the picture in which shows the pie chart shows the data of dance classes location and the graph displays the type of dance classes.

As the pie chart speaks, 48% of Private studios are being used in dance classes which is the highest number overall, 24% of School halls are utilized in this, 18% of the community halls and other, also 10% of the College-based studios.

Coming towards the graph, which shows Type of dance classes on the basis of age group. The following graph speaks that Ballet dance is performed by 600 number of students which are under 11, also 300 number of students aged as 11-16. Tap dance was enjoyed by nearly 450 students having their ages as under 11, and above 400 students enjoyed that being the age of above 16. Modern dance might be one there favorite after the Tap in which above 500 students are from 11-16 age, and 300 of them are under 11.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You report the main figures from both charts, including the largest location share (private studios, 48%) and the age-group figures for ballet, tap and modern. However, the response does not provide a clear overview of the most important patterns, and the opening comments about why people dance are not shown in the charts. Some details are inaccurate or imprecise: the older tap group is described as “above 400” and “above 16,” whereas the chart shows about 420 students aged 11–16. The location figures are listed without drawing out the contrast between private studios and the other venues. To strengthen the response, give a concise overview and compare the age groups directly, while reporting only information supported by the charts.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a recognisable sequence: an introduction, a paragraph on the pie chart and a paragraph on the age-group chart. Phrases such as “Coming towards the graph” help signal a shift, and the reader can generally follow which chart is being discussed. However, the opening generalisation about dancing does not contribute to the report, and some transitions sound mechanical rather than guiding comparisons. Within the final paragraph, the figures are presented one after another without a clear organising principle, so the contrast between younger and older students is not fully developed. Use a brief overview after the introduction, then group the dance-style figures by age group or by the largest differences, using clear comparative links.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use a reasonable range of topic vocabulary, including “private studios,” “community halls,” “age group” and “performed,” and the chart categories are mostly identifiable. There are also attempts at more formal reporting language, such as “utilized” and “Coming towards.” However, several choices are unnatural or imprecise for an academic chart summary: “the pie chart speaks,” “the graph speaks,” and “one there favorite” do not communicate the data naturally. “Above 400” is also less precise than the chart’s approximate figure. Aim for standard reporting collocations such as “the chart shows,” “accounted for,” and “approximately,” and avoid adding conversational or speculative wording. This would make the vocabulary more accurate and appropriate to the task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more complex sentence forms, and most of the figures remain understandable. For example, the sentence beginning “Tap dance was enjoyed…” combines information about the style and age group. However, some sentence structures are faulty or awkward, including “There are two charts presented in the picture in which shows…” and “which shows Type of dance classes on the basis of age group.” There are also problems with agreement and sentence construction in “48% of Private studios are being used,” where the percentage refers to the share of classes or venues, not studios themselves. Use direct, controlled structures such as “The charts show…” and check that clauses have a clear subject and verb. More consistently accurate complex sentences would improve clarity.

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