Writing Task 1Recommended: 20 minutes · at least 150 words
The chart below shows attendance at live music events in large and small venues in one country between 1994 and 2019, and the average price of a concert ticket over the same period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
Attendance at live music events and average ticket price, 1994–2019020406080100120£0£8£16£24£32£40£48Attendance (millions)Average ticket price (£)19941999200420092014201948.663.579.351.2101.738.9112.427.4104.822.196.224.7£14.60£16.40£19.40£23.80£28.80£33.40YearLarge venues (arenas, stadiums)Small venues (clubs, bars)Average ticket price (£)
Your Task 1 answer
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Model answer — Task 1 Band 9

193 words. A mixed chart has two stories, and the overview must cover both: the bars (large venues overtook small ones) and the line (prices rose throughout). Each story then gets its own paragraph, with the turning points (the crossover, the peak, the lowest point) picked out.

Introduction

The chart compares the number of attendances at concerts held in large and small venues in one country between 1994 and 2019, and how much a ticket cost on average.

Overview

Overall, large venues overtook small ones early in the period and remained far more popular thereafter, although their audiences shrank in the final decade. Ticket prices, meanwhile, rose steadily, more than doubling.

Detail — attendance

In 1994, small venues attracted 63.5 million attendances, compared with 48.6 million for large venues. By 1999 the position had been reversed, with attendance at large venues climbing to 79.3 million and the figure for small venues falling to 51.2 million. Large-venue attendance peaked at 112.4 million in 2009 before declining to 96.2 million in 2019. Small venues, by contrast, lost audiences in every period up to 2014, when they recorded just 22.1 million, a little over a third of their 1994 total, before recovering slightly to 24.7 million.

Detail — ticket prices

The average ticket price increased in every period, from £14.60 to £33.40. The rise was modest at first, at only £1.80 between 1994 and 1999, but it accelerated after 2004, with prices climbing by more than £4 in each subsequent five-year period.

📊 The same task at four band scores
See how the same chart would be written at Band 8, 7, 6 and 5.5 — and exactly what lifts or limits each. Every sample is full length; an answer under 150 words loses marks for Task Achievement.একই chart Band 8, 7, 6 ও 5.5-এ কেমন লেখা হয় এবং কী প্রতিটিকে ওঠায় বা আটকায় দেখুন। প্রতিটি sample পূর্ণ দৈর্ঘ্যের; 150 শব্দের কম হলে Task Achievement-এ নম্বর কাটা যায়।
Band 8 · 172 words

The chart shows attendance at live music events in large and small venues in one country from 1994 to 2019, together with the average price of a concert ticket.

Overall, large venues became much more popular than small venues during the period, while ticket prices increased steadily.

In 1994, small venues had more visitors than large ones, with 63.5 million attendances compared with 48.6 million. However, large venues overtook them by 1999, when they had 79.3 million. Attendance at large venues kept rising until it reached a peak of 112.4 million in 2009, but then it fell to 96.2 million in 2019. In contrast, attendance at small venues went down continuously from 63.5 million to 22.1 million in 2014, before increasing slightly to 24.7 million in 2019.

As for prices, the average ticket cost £14.60 in 1994, and this figure rose in every period to reach £33.40 in 2019, which is more than double the original price. The biggest increase was between 2009 and 2014, when the price went up by £5.

Why Band 8: Task Achievement — both parts of the chart are covered with accurate, well-chosen figures, but the overview misses the fall in large-venue attendance after 2009. Coherence & Cohesion — clear paragraphs and good progression. Lexical Resource — good trend vocabulary (overtook, peak), with some repetition. Grammar — accurate and varied; one tense slip ("which is").chart-এর দুই অংশই সঠিক সংখ্যাসহ, তবে overview-তে 2009-এর পর large venue-র পতন নেই। স্পষ্ট প্যারা। trend-এর শব্দ ভালো, কিছু পুনরাবৃত্তি। ব্যাকরণ নির্ভুল ও বৈচিত্র্যময়; একটি tense ভুল।
Band 7 · 164 words

The chart illustrates the number of people going to concerts in large and small venues, and the average ticket price, between 1994 and 2019.

Overall, large venues became more popular than small venues and the ticket price went up a lot.

At the beginning, small venues were more popular with 63.5 million attendances, while large venues had 48.6 million. After that, attendance at large venues increased quickly to 79.3 million in 1999 and 101.7 million in 2004, and the highest point was 112.4 million in 2009. Then the number decreased to 96.2 million in 2019. On the other hand, small venues decreased every year until 2014, when there were only 22.1 million attendances, and then it went up a little to 24.7 million.

The ticket price increased from £14.60 to £33.40 over the period. It rose slowly at first but faster later, for example it reached £23.80 in 2009 and £28.80 in 2014. This means that the price more than doubled in 25 years.

Why Band 7: Task Achievement — an overview of both parts and accurate key figures, but "every year" misreads the chart (the data is every five years) and the price paragraph says little about how the rate of increase changed. Coherence & Cohesion — logical, with some unclear referencing ("small venues decreased … then it went up"). Lexical Resource — adequate ("went up a lot"). Grammar — generally accurate, with a comma splice.দুই অংশের overview ও মূল সংখ্যা সঠিক, কিন্তু "every year" ভুল (তথ্য পাঁচ বছর পরপর) এবং দামের প্যারা অল্প। referencing অস্পষ্ট। শব্দ মোটামুটি ("went up a lot")। ব্যাকরণ মোটামুটি নির্ভুল।
Band 6 · 166 words

The chart is about live music attendance and the price of tickets from 1994 to 2019 in one country. It has bars and a line.

In 1994 large venues had 48.6 million attendances and small venues had 63.5 million. In 1999 large venues had 79.3 million and small venues had 51.2 million. In 2004 large venues was 101.7 million and small venues was 38.9 million. In 2009 large venues was the highest, 112.4 million, and small venues was 27.4 million. In 2014 large venues was 104.8 million and small venues was 22.1 million. In 2019 large venues was 96.2 million and small venues was 24.7 million.

The ticket price was £14.60 in 1994 and it is increase every time. In 2004 it was £19.40 and in 2009 it was £23.80. In 2019 it was £33.40.

In conclusion, the large venues are more popular than the small venues and the price of ticket is more expensive now because people like to see famous singers in big places.

Why Band 6: Task Achievement — the figures are correct but listed year by year with no selection, the overview comes only at the end, and the reason given ("because people like to see famous singers") is invented. Coherence & Cohesion — mechanical and repetitive. Lexical Resource — very limited (had, was). Grammar — errors ("large venues was", "it is increase", "the price of ticket is more expensive").সংখ্যা সঠিক, কিন্তু বছর ধরে তালিকা, কোনো বাছাই নেই; overview শুধু শেষে, আর কারণটি বানানো। যান্ত্রিক ও পুনরাবৃত্ত। শব্দ খুব সীমিত। ব্যাকরণ ভুল আছে।
Band 5.5 · 159 words

This chart show the live music in one country from 1994 to 2019. There is two kind of place, large and small, and the line is the price of the ticket. In general the large venue become more popular and the price is going up all the time.

The large venue is going up very much. In 1994 it is 48.6 and in 2009 it is 112.4, it is the most high. In 2004 the large venue is 101.7. After it go down little. The small venue is going down all the time, in 1994 it is 63.5 and in 2019 it is 22.1. The two venue is same in 1999.

The price is going up from 14.60 to 33.40. The price is in pound. It is very expensive now and many people cannot go to the concert, so they watch the music in the home with the internet. I think the concert is still better than the home.

Why Band 5.5: a mix of Band 5 and Band 6 features. Task Achievement — a basic overview covers both parts, but figures are given without units and some are wrong (22.1 million was the 2014 figure, and the two types were not equal in 1999), and the last paragraph adds an invented reason and an opinion. Coherence & Cohesion — one paragraph for attendance and one for price, but the details inside them jump between years. Lexical Resource — limited (most high, go down little). Grammar — frequent errors (this chart show, there is two kind), though the meaning is usually clear.Band 5 ও Band 6-এর বৈশিষ্ট্যের মিশ্রণ। দুই অংশ নিয়েই সাধারণ একটি overview আছে, কিন্তু সংখ্যার একক নেই এবং কিছু সংখ্যা ভুল (22.1 ছিল 2014-এর, আর 1999-এ দুটি সমান ছিল না); শেষ প্যারায় বানানো কারণ ও নিজের মত। attendance ও price-এর আলাদা প্যারা আছে, কিন্তু ভেতরে বছরগুলো এলোমেলো। শব্দ সীমিত। ব্যাকরণ ভুল অনেক, তবে অর্থ বোঝা যায়।

✅ Self-assessment — Task 1

Tick each box you can honestly say is true of your answer. The four groups are the criteria an examiner uses — each is worth 25% of your Task 1 band.আপনার উত্তরে যেটা সত্যি, শুধু সেই বক্সে টিক দিন। চারটি ভাগ পরীক্ষকের criteria — প্রতিটি Task 1 band-এর 25%।
Task Achievement — did you report the key features?
Coherence & Cohesion — organisation
Lexical Resource — vocabulary
Grammatical Range & Accuracy — grammar
These ticks are a self-review checklist, not a band score. Only a trained examiner (or your CILL teacher) can give an accurate band.এই টিকগুলো নিজের লেখা যাচাইয়ের চেকলিস্ট — band score নয়। সঠিক band শুধু প্রশিক্ষিত examiner বা আপনার CILL শিক্ষক দিতে পারেন।
Writing Task 2Recommended: 40 minutes · at least 250 words
Write about the following topic: In many countries, traditional crafts such as weaving, pottery and wood-carving are in decline, and the skills needed to produce them are being lost.
Why is this happening, and what can be done to prevent it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
Your Task 2 essay
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Model answer — Task 2 Band 9

306 words. A causes and solutions question has two parts, and both must be answered fully. The strongest essays make the solutions match the causes: because the causes here are mainly economic and generational, the solutions target income and training.

Introduction

Across much of the world, crafts that were once part of everyday life, from hand-weaving to pottery, are disappearing, and with them knowledge that took generations to accumulate. In my view, the decline is driven chiefly by economic pressure and changing aspirations, and it can be slowed only if crafts are given both a viable market and a place in education.

Body 1 — the causes

The most fundamental cause is economic. A hand-woven sari or a carved wooden chair may take weeks to complete, yet it must compete with mass-produced alternatives that cost a fraction of the price. Few artisans can earn a reasonable living on such terms, and many have been forced to abandon their trade. A closely related cause is that young people increasingly regard craftwork as old-fashioned and poorly paid. Offered the choice between a lengthy apprenticeship and an office job in the city, most understandably choose the latter, so skills that were traditionally handed down from parent to child are no longer inherited.

Body 2 — making crafts viable

Since the roots of the problem are largely financial, the most effective remedies must make crafts pay. Governments and charities can help artisans to reach wider markets, for example through online platforms and fair-trade cooperatives that sell directly to customers abroad. Official recognition can also boost both prestige and prices: the inclusion of Bangladesh's Jamdani weaving on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage has helped to raise its international profile.

Body 3 — passing on the skills

The transmission of skills, moreover, needs deliberate support. Schools could invite local master craftspeople to run workshops, and paid apprenticeships would allow young people to learn a trade without sacrificing an income.

Conclusion

In conclusion, traditional crafts are declining mainly because they cannot compete on price and no longer appeal to the young. If they are to survive, they must be made profitable through better access to markets and revitalised through education and training.

📊 The same essay at four band scores
The same question answered at Band 8, 7, 6 and 5.5 — and what makes the difference. Every sample is full length; an essay under 250 words is penalised in Task Response.একই প্রশ্নের উত্তর Band 8, 7, 6 ও 5.5-এ; পার্থক্য কোথায় দেখুন। প্রতিটি sample পূর্ণ দৈর্ঘ্যের; 250 শব্দের কম হলে Task Response-এ নম্বর কাটা যায়।
Band 8 · 287 words

In many parts of the world, traditional crafts like weaving and pottery are slowly disappearing, and fewer people now have the skills to make them. I believe this is mainly due to economic reasons and the changing attitudes of young people, but there are several ways to protect these crafts.

The main reason for the decline is that handmade products cannot compete with cheap factory goods. For example, a hand-woven carpet can take months to produce, so it has to be sold at a high price, while a machine-made carpet of a similar design is far cheaper. As a result, many craftspeople cannot earn enough money and have to find other jobs. Another reason is that young people are not interested in learning these skills. They usually prefer modern careers in cities, which seem more exciting and better paid, so the knowledge is not passed on to the next generation.

To solve this problem, the most important step is to help craftspeople to sell their products at a fair price. Governments could support online shops and cooperatives that allow artisans to sell directly to customers in other countries, where people are often willing to pay more for handmade goods. Tourism can also help, as visitors are keen to buy authentic local products.

Furthermore, schools and colleges should teach traditional skills. If young people had the opportunity to try weaving or pottery, some of them might develop an interest, and paid training schemes would make it possible for them to learn without losing income.

In conclusion, crafts are declining because they are not profitable and young people are not attracted to them. However, better access to markets and more training opportunities could help to keep these traditions alive.

Why Band 8: Task Response — both parts fully answered, and the solutions follow logically from the causes. Coherence & Cohesion — well organised, with effective linking. Lexical Resource — wide and accurate (authentic, cooperatives, artisans), slightly less precise than Band 9. Grammar — a range of complex forms, including a second conditional, with very few errors.দুই অংশেরই পূর্ণ উত্তর, আর সমাধান কারণের সাথে মিলে যায়। ভালোভাবে সাজানো, কার্যকর linking। শব্দভাণ্ডার বিস্তৃত ও সঠিক। নানা ধরনের complex sentence, ভুল খুবই কম।
Band 7 · 256 words

Nowadays, many traditional crafts such as pottery and weaving are disappearing in many countries. There are several reasons for this problem, and I think there are also some solutions.

The first reason is that handmade products are expensive. Making something by hand takes a long time, so the price is high. Most people prefer to buy cheaper products from factories or supermarkets. Because of this, craftsmen do not earn enough money and many of them stop working in this field. The second reason is that young people do not want to learn these skills. They think traditional crafts are boring and old-fashioned, and they prefer to work in offices or in technology companies where the salary is higher.

There are some ways to solve this problem. Firstly, the government should give financial support to craftsmen, for example by giving them loans or reducing their taxes. This will help them to continue their work. Secondly, the government can organise fairs and exhibitions where craftsmen can sell their products to tourists and local people. In my country, there are many fairs during festivals and people buy a lot of handmade products there.

Another solution is education. Schools can teach children about traditional crafts so that they understand their value. If children learn these skills when they are young, they may want to continue them in the future.

In conclusion, traditional crafts are disappearing because they are expensive and young people are not interested. The government and schools should take action to protect them before it is too late.

Why Band 7: Task Response — both parts answered with relevant, supported ideas, though the solutions are more general than the causes. Coherence & Cohesion — clear, but the linking is formulaic (The first reason, The second reason, Firstly, Secondly). Lexical Resource — sufficient, with repetition (craftsmen, products, the government). Grammar — a mix of simple and complex sentences, mostly accurate.দুই অংশেরই প্রাসঙ্গিক উত্তর, তবে সমাধান কিছুটা সাধারণ। স্পষ্ট, কিন্তু linking গতানুগতিক। শব্দ যথেষ্ট, কিছু পুনরাবৃত্তি। ব্যাকরণ মোটামুটি নির্ভুল।
Band 6 · 257 words

In today's modern world, traditional crafts are disappearing in many countries. This is a big problem. In this essay I will discuss the reasons and the solutions of this problem.

There are many reasons why traditional crafts are disappearing. Firstly, people like modern things more than traditional things. For example, people buy plastic things from the shop because they are cheap and nice. Secondly, the craftsmen do not get much money, so their children do not want to do the same job. They want to go to the city and get a good job. Thirdly, the technology is developing very fast and machines can make everything quickly.

There are also some solutions for this problem. The first solution is that the government should help the craftsmen. The government can give them money and help them to sell their products. For example, they can open special shops in big cities. The second solution is that people should buy traditional products. If people buy these products, the craftsmen can earn money and continue their work. The third solution is to teach the young generation about the traditional crafts in school.

In my opinion, traditional crafts are very important for our culture and our history. If we lose them, we will lose our identity. So everybody should try to protect them, not only the government.

In conclusion, traditional crafts are disappearing because of modern things, low income and technology. The government and the people should work together to solve this problem and save our traditional crafts for the future generation.

Why Band 6: Task Response — both parts are addressed, but each idea is listed (Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly) with little explanation, and the fourth paragraph discusses why crafts matter, which the question did not ask. Coherence & Cohesion — a memorised opening ("In today's modern world… In this essay I will…") and mechanical sequencing. Lexical Resource — limited and repetitive (things, problem). Grammar — mainly simple sentences with some errors ("the solutions of this problem").দুই অংশ আছে, কিন্তু প্রতিটি ভাবনা শুধু তালিকা, ব্যাখ্যা কম; চতুর্থ প্যারা প্রশ্নের বাইরে। মুখস্থ ভূমিকা ও যান্ত্রিক ক্রম। শব্দ সীমিত ও পুনরাবৃত্ত। বেশিরভাগ simple sentence, কিছু ভুল।
Band 5.5 · 256 words

Traditional craft is very important for every country. But now the traditional craft is lost because the people is not interest. I will write the reason and solution.

First reason is the people like modern thing. Now everybody have mobile phone and computer and they like to buy the thing from online. The young people want to work in office, they don't want to make pot or basket. The traditional craft is old thing so nobody want it. My cousin also don't like the old thing, he only like the new fashion. Also the price is very high and the poor people can not buy.

Second reason is the craftsman is poor. They don't have money so they can not make the craft. Also the government is not help them. In my village there was a man who make pot from mud but now he is driving rickshaw because he can not live with the pot.

The solution is government must give money to the craftsman. Also the government must make a big market for the traditional craft. The people must buy the traditional thing and not the foreign thing. The TV and newspaper also should show the traditional craft so people know about it. The school also can teach the children.

In conclusion, the traditional craft is very important and we must save it. The government and the people must do something. If we don't do anything, the traditional craft will be finished and our children will not know about it. It is our duty.

Why Band 5.5: a mix of Band 5 and Band 6 features. Task Response — both causes and solutions are given, with one relevant example (the potter who now drives a rickshaw), but the ideas are only briefly explained, the solutions are a list, and some points drift (mobile phones, a cousin's taste in fashion). Coherence & Cohesion — clear paragraphs for each part, but repetitive linking (Also… Also…). Lexical Resource — limited (thing, the traditional craft repeated). Grammar — frequent errors (the people is not interest, everybody have, the government is not help), though the meaning is usually clear.Band 5 ও Band 6-এর বৈশিষ্ট্যের মিশ্রণ। কারণ ও সমাধান দুটোই আছে, একটি প্রাসঙ্গিক উদাহরণও আছে (কুমোর এখন রিকশা চালান), কিন্তু ব্যাখ্যা খুব কম, সমাধান শুধু তালিকা, আর কিছু অংশ বিষয়ের বাইরে (মোবাইল, কাজিনের fashion)। প্রতিটি অংশের আলাদা প্যারা, তবে linking পুনরাবৃত্তিমূলক। শব্দ সীমিত। ব্যাকরণ ভুল অনেক, তবে অর্থ বোঝা যায়।

✅ Self-assessment — Task 2

Tick each box you can honestly say is true of your essay. The four groups are the examiner's criteria — each is worth 25% of your Task 2 band, and Task 2 counts twice as much as Task 1.আপনার essay-তে যেটা সত্যি, শুধু সেই বক্সে টিক দিন। চারটি ভাগ পরীক্ষকের criteria — প্রতিটি 25%, আর Task 2-এর ওজন Task 1-এর দ্বিগুণ।
Task Response — did you answer fully?
Coherence & Cohesion — organisation
Lexical Resource — vocabulary
Grammatical Range & Accuracy — grammar
These ticks are a self-review checklist, not a band score. Only a trained examiner (or your CILL teacher) can give an accurate band.এই টিকগুলো নিজের লেখা যাচাইয়ের চেকলিস্ট — band score নয়। সঠিক band শুধু প্রশিক্ষিত examiner বা আপনার CILL শিক্ষক দিতে পারেন।