Response to a questionnaire given by two groups of people (club members and the general public) who showed their opinions about a new theatre

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 - Tables

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IELTS Writing Task 1 Question

The tables below show response to a questionnaire given by two groups of people (club members and the general public) who showed their opinions about a new theatre. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.

Common Questions for the Table

1. Graph Type: Three Tables

2. Title: Opinions of Club Members and General Public on a New Theatre

3. What are the units of measurement?: Percentage of respondents

4. Who: Club members and general public

5. When: Not specified

6. Where: Not specified

7. Topic: Ratings for production quality, information, and facilities of a new theatre

Comparison Showing and Trends Any change over time (such as an increase or a decrease) is a trend.

Comparison 1 : Production Quality

Details:

1. Excellent: Rated similarly by both groups, with 70% of club members and 67% of the general public.

2. Satisfactory: Received 17% from club members and 18% from the general public.

3. Poor: Slightly higher dissatisfaction from the general public (15%) compared to club members (13%).

Comparison 2 : Information About Performances

Details:

1. Excellent: Higher ratings from the general public (88%) compared to club members (72%).

2. Satisfactory: Club members rated it higher (23%) than the general public (10%).

3. Poor: Minimal negative feedback from both groups (5% and 2%).

Sample Answer

The three tables compare the opinions of club members and the general public on the production quality, information about performances, and facilities of a new theatre.

Overall, the majority in both groups rated most aspects as excellent or satisfactory, though the general public expressed higher dissatisfaction with facilities.

Regarding production quality, 70% of club members and 67% of the general public rated it as excellent. A similar proportion of both groups (17% and 18%) found it satisfactory, while slightly more members of the public (15%) rated it as poor compared to club members (13%).

In terms of information about plays and performances, the general public gave higher ratings, with 88% calling it excellent, compared to 72% of club members. Conversely, more club members (23%) rated it as satisfactory compared to 10% of the public. Poor ratings were minimal in both groups (5% club members, 2% public). For theatre facilities, 75% of club members rated them as excellent, significantly higher than 55% of the general public. However, 26% of the public rated facilities as poor, compared to only 2% of club members.

Top 34 Vocabularies

Vocabulary	Type	Meaning	Synonyms	Examples
Production	Noun	The creation or presentation of artistic works	Performance, Presentation	The production quality of the theatre was rated highly.
Satisfactory	Adjective	Meeting expectations but not exceptional	Adequate, Acceptable	23% of the general public found the facilities satisfactory.
Discrepancy	Noun	A difference or inconsistency	Variation, Divergence	The biggest discrepancy was in the poor ratings for facilities.
Facilities	Noun	Buildings, equipment, or services provided for a specific purpose	Amenities, Resources	The facilities of the theatre were rated as excellent by club members.
Criterion	Noun	A standard by which something is judged	Standard, Benchmark	Each criterion received mixed feedback from the respondents.
Dissatisfied	Adjective	Unhappy or discontented with something	Displeased, Unhappy	A significant proportion of the public were dissatisfied with the facilities.
Proportion	Noun	The part or share in relation to the whole	Fraction, Ratio	The proportion of poor ratings was higher among the general public.
Opposed	Adjective	In contrast or disagreement	Contrasting, Against	The club members were more satisfied, as opposed to the general public.
Minority	Noun	A smaller number or part	Few, Subgroup	Only a small minority rated the production quality as poor.
Divergent	Adjective	Differing or deviating	Contradictory, Varied	Responses from the two groups were divergent in some criteria.
Assessment	Noun	The act of evaluating or judging something	Evaluation, Appraisal	“The assessment of facilities differed between the two groups.”
Audience	Noun	The group of people who watch or engage with a performance	Spectators, Viewers	“The general public represented a larger audience for the theatre.”
Consensus	Noun	General agreement among a group	Agreement, Accord	“There was a consensus among club members about production quality.”
Aspect	Noun	A specific feature or part of something	Feature, Element	“The tables highlighted various aspects of the theatre’s performance.”
Feedback	Noun	Opinions or responses about a product or service	Input, Response	“The feedback on theatre facilities was less favorable from the public.”
Perception	Noun	The way something is viewed or interpreted	Viewpoint, Interpretation	“The perception of production quality was mostly positive.”
Highlight	Verb	To emphasize or bring attention to	Emphasize, Stress	“The report highlights the differences in ratings between groups.”
Skepticism	Noun	Doubt or hesitation about something	Doubt, Uncertainty	“Skepticism about the facilities was more evident among the general public.”
Significant	Adjective	Important or noticeable	Notable, Remarkable	“A significant proportion of the public rated the facilities as poor.”
Marginal	Adjective	Small or minor in scale or importance	Slight, Minimal	“There was a marginal difference in production quality ratings.”
Preference	Noun	A greater liking for one alternative over another	Favor, Inclination	“The club members showed a preference for the production quality.”
Opinion	Noun	A belief or judgment about something	View, Perspective	“Opinions about theatre facilities varied widely.”
Attribute	Noun	A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic	Trait, Quality	“The facilities were one of the theatre’s strongest attributes.”
Varied	Adjective	Differing in type or degree	Mixed, Diverse	“The ratings for facilities varied significantly between groups.”
Critique	Noun	A detailed analysis or evaluation	Analysis, Review	“The critique of the facilities was harsher from the general public.”
Predominantly	Adverb	Mainly or for the most part	Chiefly, Primarily	“Predominantly, club members gave higher ratings for all criteria.”
Indicator	Noun	A sign or signal showing a state or trend	Measure, Sign	“The feedback serves as an indicator of customer satisfaction.”
Notable	Adjective	Worthy of attention or notice	Remarkable, Significant	“Notable differences were observed in the ratings for facilities.”
Perspective	Noun	A particular attitude or way of viewing something	Viewpoint, Outlook	“The public’s perspective on the theatre’s facilities was critical.”
Respondent	Noun	A person who provides feedback or answers questions	Participant, Interviewee	“The respondents included club members and the general public.”
Correlation	Noun	A mutual relationship or connection between two things	Link, Association	“There was a correlation between age and satisfaction with facilities.”
Deficiency	Noun	A lack or shortage of something	Shortfall, Insufficiency	“The public noted deficiencies in the theatre’s facilities.”
Skeptical	Adjective	Doubtful or uncertain about something	Doubtful, Hesitant	“The public was skeptical of the information provided about performances.”
Inferior	Adjective	Lower in quality or value	Substandard, Poor	“Some respondents considered the facilities to be inferior.”

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