Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-12

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 given below illustrate the data of the five small campanies in britain which got the top position in a survey of staff conducted by a newspaper to get to know give companies are the best to work.

In the table its clear that there are different options from which at the top of the table we can see the positions lines from 1st to 5th. On the next line we can see male and female ration working in their respective positions in which majority goes to female(3 out of 5) which are over 50 while other position (remaining 2) is occupied by the male which are also above 50. There's another option for people under 35 and over 55 too but its seen that over 55 people have a nearly 0% while 4th has a 8% chance. Below 35 have a great percentage (above 50) leaving 4th position( only 26%). Staffs which get a good amount of income is seen in the 3rd position which is 74% and the lowest is 2% in the 5th position.

Overall it could be concluded that the five companies have different advantages in different section making them rank as the top survey in the newspaper.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to adequately report the main features of the data. While it mentions the five companies, the description of the statistics is confusing and inaccurate. For instance, the claim that 'over 55 people have a nearly 0%' is unclear, and the analysis of the male/female ratio is poorly explained. The response lacks a clear overview of the key trends, such as the dominance of younger staff or the varying levels of high income. The information is presented in a fragmented way, making it difficult for the reader to grasp the comparative data provided in the table. To improve, focus on identifying the most significant data points rather than listing individual figures.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The introduction is poorly constructed, and the body paragraph lacks a clear structure, jumping between categories without effective transitions. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, such as the phrase 'On the next line we can see,' which refers to the table layout rather than the data itself. The referencing is often unclear, making it difficult to follow which company or category is being discussed. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear focus would significantly enhance the flow of the writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There are several spelling errors, such as 'campanies' and 'britain' (which should be capitalized). The phrasing is often unnatural, for example, 'majority goes to female' and 'staffs which get a good amount of income.' The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe data effectively; instead of using precise terms like 'proportion,' 'percentage,' or 'majority,' the writer relies on basic, informal language. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more academic vocabulary related to data analysis and ensure correct spelling and capitalization.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'The table... illustrate' and 'majority goes to female.' Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at complex sentences are often faulty or awkward, such as 'Staffs which get a good amount of income is seen in the 3rd position.' Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and capitalization. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subjects and verbs agree, and practicing the correct use of articles and prepositions.

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