The tables below show responses to a questionnaire given by two groups of people (club members and the general public) who shared their opinions about a new theatre.

Responses to questionnaire by club members and general public on new theatre - IELTS Writing Task 1

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Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The three tables compare the opinions of club members and the general public about a new theatre in one town in 2012. The respondents rated the theatre’s production quality, information about plays and performances, and facilities as excellent, satisfactory or poor.

Overall, the majority of people in both groups gave positive ratings in all three categories. Club members were more positive about the theatre’s facilities and production quality, whereas the general public had a more favourable opinion of the information provided about plays and performances. The largest difference occurred in the ratings for the facilities.

Regarding production quality, 70% of club members rated it as excellent, compared with a slightly lower figure of 67% among the general public. Similar proportions considered the quality satisfactory, at 17% and 18% respectively, while 13% of club members and 15% of the public gave a poor rating.

The opinions differed more considerably concerning information about performances. While 72% of club members considered this excellent, the figure for the general public was significantly higher, at 88%. Only 5% and 2% respectively rated it poor. For the theatre’s facilities, 75% of club members gave an excellent rating, compared with just 55% of the general public. In contrast, 26% of the public described the facilities as poor, whereas only 2% of club members did so. ([IELTSXpress][1])

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Examiner feedback

The response is exceptionally well-written, featuring a clear and comprehensive overview, precise data selection, and sophisticated vocabulary. Grammar and coherence are managed to a high standard, fulfilling all task requirements effortlessly.

Task Achievement - 8

- Fully satisfies all task requirements with comprehensive coverage of the tables. - Key features are skilfully selected and clearly presented. - Presents a clear overview and supports all descriptions with accurate data.

Coherence & Cohesion - 8

- Logical paragraph organization providing a clear, readable structure. - Effective use of cohesive devices and comparative structures to link ideas. - Clear overall progression from introduction to overview and detailed body paragraphs.

Lexical Resource - 8

- Wide vocabulary range used naturally and precisely to convey data. - Excellent word formation and spelling accuracy. - Strong command of collocations and appropriate reporting language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy - 8

- Wide range of sentence structures used with flexibility and accuracy. - High level of grammatical control with virtually no errors. - Punctuation is well managed throughout the response.

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