Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-02

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)

The pie chart below illustrates the career selection done by the Anthropology graduates of a university and their salaries in a timeline of five years.

In general, more than half of the students reverted to full time work from which a great percentage was derived towardxs government sector with the greatest salaries.

A closer examination of the data reveals that full time working students overshadowed all the others with more than 50 percent flow towards it, followed by part time workers with 15 percent and the unemployed ones also were at surprising 12 percent, those who were fully dedicatedly into only study were on 8 perecent. The least one were actually those who were unknown.

From these more than half about 52 percent were providing their services in the government sector and were actually the ones with highest pay

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While you have identified some main features, such as the prevalence of full-time work and the government sector salaries, the analysis is incomplete. You have not fully compared the data points, and the information regarding the table (salaries) is very limited. To improve, ensure you provide a comprehensive overview of all categories in the pie chart and a more detailed breakdown of the salary table. The response lacks the depth required to fully address the prompt, and the under-length penalty is applied.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into short paragraphs, which is a good start. However, the logical progression is hindered by the brevity of the text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'In general' and 'A closer examination', but the flow between sentences feels somewhat disjointed. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the paragraphing is not fully developed to support a clear structure. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that connects logically to the next, creating a more cohesive narrative throughout the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range expected at higher bands. There are some spelling errors, such as 'towardxs' and 'perecent', and word choices like 'reverted to' and 'overshadowed' are slightly unnatural in this context. The range of vocabulary is limited, relying on basic descriptors. To improve, focus on using more precise academic terminology to describe data, such as 'accounted for', 'constituted', or 'the majority of', and ensure careful proofreading to eliminate spelling mistakes that detract from the professional tone of the report.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'The least one were actually those' (subject-verb agreement) and 'those who were fully dedicatedly into only study' (awkward phrasing). Punctuation is also inconsistent. While the meaning is generally clear, these errors occur frequently enough to impact the overall fluency. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures and subject-verb agreement. Practice using more complex sentence forms, such as relative clauses or passive voice, while ensuring they are grammatically accurate.

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