Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-20

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 illustrate the table provide data of large five companies in britain to find the job in the best company.

overall, the fifth company had the largest work force and highest proportional of the employees under 35. in contrast first company has the fewest employees and the fourth company had the highest staff income in the market. the third company has the largest ratio of the male and female.

firstly, staff member is the 1st company is 56 are compare with the 5th company is 190. and other companies are almost same. male and female ratio in the 1st compan

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. The content is incomplete, as the text cuts off mid-sentence. While you attempted to identify some main features, such as the workforce size and staff income, the summary is underdeveloped and lacks a comprehensive overview of the data provided in the table. To improve, ensure you cover all categories (workforce, age, income, and gender ratio) and provide a full, structured report that reaches the required length. The current response is too brief to adequately address the task requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response shows a basic attempt at paragraphing, but the lack of completion makes it difficult to assess logical progression. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas smoothly; for instance, the transition between the overview and the body paragraph is abrupt. The use of referencing is inconsistent, and the overall structure is fragmented. To improve, use linking words such as 'furthermore', 'in comparison', or 'whereas' to connect your sentences and ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus. The incomplete nature of the text severely hinders the overall flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'large', 'small', and 'company' throughout the text. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'largest ratio of the male and female' instead of 'highest proportion of male to female employees'. To reach a higher band, you need to use a wider range of vocabulary related to data description, such as 'significant', 'proportion', 'majority', and 'fluctuate'. Focus on using precise terminology to describe the trends and comparisons shown in the table.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('the table provide data') and article usage ('the first company has the fewest'). Sentence structures are simple and often lack correct punctuation. The incomplete sentence at the end further demonstrates a lack of control. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that articles are used correctly. Practice writing complete, complex sentences to demonstrate a wider range of grammatical structures, and proofread carefully to eliminate basic errors.

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