This is a model answer for the Academic Writing Task 1 from an IELTS exam in the UK that was shared recently. This response is likely to get Band 8 or 8.5 in IELTS. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task The chart below shows participation of Australian children in certain sports activities outside of school hours. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words * Note: this isn’t the actual chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration. Band 8.5 Model Answer The bar chart illustrates the participation rates of Australian boys and girls in various sports activities outside of school hours. Notably, football is the most popular sport among boys, while netball dominates for girls. A significant percentage of… Read More »IELTS Report, topic: Bar chart on participation of Australian children in sports