Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-03
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 5.0)
The above chart and table illustrators about anthropology of graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course and depict the income 's of the anthropologist in work after five years.
Overall the full time anthropology graduates shows attracted portion of the chart where as part time work plus postgraduate study was the least proportion of the given chart .
To begin with it is clearly showing that fulltime work is the calculated the highest proportion in the given chart which is 52 percentage equal to half portion.Followed by part time came next with 15 percent.however,the unemployed fewer people of anthropology is 12 percent.In contrast the full time post graduate study had the lowest turnout,attracting just 8 percentage.Not known is the smaller in size which is only 5percent which is equal to one third is less than given figure.
Looking at salaries of anthropology graduates table government sector emerged the leading factor, representing 50% of the total.freelance consultants second most common reason although it share was slightly lower at 40% .Meanwhile research accounted for one fifth of private companies.On the other hand government sector leads at only 5%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers both the chart and the table, but the reporting of data is inconsistent and contains inaccuracies. For example, you state that 5% is equal to one third, which is mathematically incorrect. Furthermore, the description of the table data is confusing; you mention 'government sector' twice with different percentages (50% and 5%), and the interpretation of the salary data is unclear. While you identify the main features, the lack of precision and the presence of contradictory information prevent a higher score. To improve, ensure that your data points are accurate and that you clearly distinguish between the categories provided in the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused. Phrases like 'To begin with' and 'In contrast' are used, but the logical flow between sentences is frequently disrupted by grammatical errors and unclear referencing. The transition between the chart description and the table description is abrupt. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus will help improve the overall flow and readability of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and there are several errors in word choice and word formation. For instance, you use 'illustrators' instead of 'illustrate' and 'income 's' instead of 'incomes'. There is also some repetition of basic vocabulary. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of precision and the incorrect use of terminology (e.g., 'leading factor' to describe a percentage) hinder the quality of the response. Expanding your vocabulary to include more precise terms for describing data, such as 'proportion', 'segment', or 'fluctuation', would be beneficial.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('graduates shows'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are awkward or incomplete, such as 'fulltime work is the calculated the highest proportion'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. While you attempt some complex structures, they are often faulty, which impacts the clarity of your message. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement will help you achieve a higher level of accuracy.
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