IELTS Writing Task 1 — one question, 2 band-scored answers

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The table below gives information about the five small companies in Britain that came top in a survey of staff conducted by a national newspaper to find out which companies are the best to work for.

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

THE FIVE BEST SMALL COMPANIES TO WORK FOR

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• Band 5.5 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-08-03
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