Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-27

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 4.0)

The table shows how much best work for five small companies in Britain that came top in a survey of staff conducted by a national newspaper the numbers of companies are five. There are also five staff workers; staff number, male/female ratio, under ages group 35-55 , staff turnover, and last one is staff in high income bracket.

firstly, the 1st number of staff number 56 next 79, 72, 76, in the last 190, and next workers are male female ratio 3rd has higher ratio it is 72:26 next is 2nd number company it is 51:49 ratio in 5th number in lest company. Next the 2nd company has a ratio of 47:53 in 3rd number higher. 2nd last high number

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 ability to fully address the task. While the introduction attempts to outline the data categories, the body paragraphs are fragmented and fail to provide a coherent summary or meaningful comparisons. The data is presented as a list of raw figures rather than an analytical report, and the response stops abruptly before covering all the information provided in the table. To improve, you must ensure you cover all key features and provide a clear overview of the data trends rather than just listing numbers.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks logical organization and progression. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the ideas within the paragraphs are not connected in a meaningful way. The use of cohesive devices is minimal and often misused, such as the repetitive use of 'next' and 'number'. The text lacks a clear structure, making it difficult for the reader to follow the information presented. To improve, focus on grouping related data points together and using transition words to link sentences and ideas logically, ensuring the report flows smoothly from the introduction to the conclusion.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'number', 'ratio', and 'company'. There is no attempt to use a range of vocabulary suitable for describing statistical data, such as 'proportion', 'percentage', 'majority', or 'significant'. The phrasing is often awkward, such as 'under ages group 35-55', which hinders clarity. To improve, you should learn and apply topic-specific vocabulary related to data analysis and report writing, and aim to vary your word choices to avoid repetition and demonstrate a wider range of language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. Sentence structures are simple and often incomplete or fragmented, such as 'the 1st number of staff number 56 next 79'. There are significant issues with subject-verb agreement, punctuation, and the use of articles. The lack of complex sentence structures limits the range of grammar demonstrated. To improve, focus on writing complete, grammatically correct sentences and practice using a variety of structures, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses, while paying close attention to basic punctuation and word order.

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