Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-29

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

Student answer (Band 6.0)

This pie chart and the table contains information about the Anthropology graduates from an university and their profession type with their salaries after a 5 years.

By analyzing the chart we can say that half of the graduates are working full time after the years of the graduation, where 15 % of the graduates are doing part-time work, Which ration is very near to unemployed ones.

There are same number of students who are pursuing full time post graduate study and the students about whom the information is not available.

The salary section indicates the salary range of graduates after 5 years of graduation. Half of the student have $[redacted phone]+ salary working in government sector. Students who have salary between $[redacted phone]9 and $50000-$74999 are same in freelance consultants and government sector. where private companies have lesser students in every salary range section apart from salary range $[redacted phone]9.

In conclusion, this pie chart and table give very realistic data about graduated students and their working profession with salary range.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses the task by summarizing the main features of the pie chart and the table. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and lacks precision in reporting data. For instance, stating 'half of the graduates' is accurate, but the description of the salary table is confusing and fails to clearly compare the sectors. The mention of '1000000+' salary is likely a misinterpretation of the data provided in the prompt. To reach a higher band, you should focus on grouping data more logically and ensuring that the figures cited accurately reflect the visual information provided, rather than making general statements that are difficult to verify.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate, such as the phrase 'Which ration is very near to unemployed ones,' which lacks a clear antecedent and grammatical flow. The transition between the pie chart analysis and the salary table is abrupt. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that guides the reader through the data comparison.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. There are several instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'an university' (should be 'a university') and 'after the years of the graduation.' The term 'realistic data' is also not the most appropriate choice for describing statistical information. To improve, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary related to data reporting, such as 'proportion,' 'trend,' 'fluctuation,' or 'distribution,' and ensure correct article usage.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'an university,' 'after a 5 years,' and 'There are same number of students.' The sentence 'Which ration is very near to unemployed ones' is a sentence fragment. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles will significantly improve your score.

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