Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-10

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

Student answer (Band 5.0)

The table illustrates the information of the five companies in Britain that have a potential ranking at the top in a survey of staff organize by a national newspaper to find out which companies are the best to look for. It is quite evident that group of adults are actively working in the companies whereas the turnover fluctuate.

It can be seen from the table that companies staff members ratio of female is higher compared to male. Moreover, company that rank 5th in the table has 190 staff members which is more than double to 1st rank company, whereas 2nd and 4th have almost the same members follow by 3rd. The male and female ratio in the company which ranks 1st and 3rd show major ratio between male which is 30 in the 1st company and 74 in the 3rd more than double whereas 70 females are there in 1st company which is more than four times of 3rd company. In addition, the high income bracket of staff is increase or decrease over the years but in current trend company which rank at 3rd position has highest account which is 74% where as company with the lowest account rank at last with 2%

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to summarize the data but struggles with clarity and accuracy. While you identify some key features, the description of the data is often confusing. For instance, the comparison of staff numbers between the 1st and 5th companies is mathematically unclear, and the analysis of the male/female ratio is difficult to follow. You have identified some main features, but the lack of precision in reporting the figures means the reader cannot easily visualize the data. To improve, ensure you clearly state the figures provided in the table and avoid vague descriptions like 'major ratio' or 'high income bracket' without linking them clearly to the specific data points.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into two paragraphs, but the logical flow within them is weak. The transition between sentences is often abrupt, and the use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical. For example, the phrase 'follow by 3rd' is grammatically incorrect and disrupts the flow. Additionally, the referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to track which company or data point is being discussed. To improve, focus on using a wider range of linking words and ensure that each sentence logically follows the previous one to create a more cohesive narrative.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. There are several instances of awkward word choices, such as 'potential ranking' and 'best to look for' (instead of 'best to work for'). You also struggle with collocations, such as 'highest account' instead of 'highest percentage' or 'proportion'. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey a basic meaning, it lacks the precision and flexibility required for a higher band. To improve, focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuate', 'majority', and 'minority', and ensure they are used in the correct context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede communication. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('staff members ratio... is', 'high income bracket... is increase'), incorrect verb forms ('organize' instead of 'organized'), and missing articles. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'which is more than double to 1st rank company'. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles. Proofreading for common errors like tense consistency will also help raise your score.

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