Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-04
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 charts illustrate what Anthropology graduates from a university did after completing their undergraduate degree course.
Overall, the one and only destination of most Anthropology graduates is full time work. However, the least proportion of Anthropology graduates is par-time and postgrad study. The salaries of Anthropology graduates after 5 years of work is highly proportionate with government sector.
Only 5% of Anthropology graduates seem to have part-time work plus postgrad study. However, the highest portion (52%) graduates are engaging in full time work. The percentage of unemployed graduates is 12%. Meanwhile, the percentage of unknown and full-time postgrad study are same(8%). lLikewa
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement. Because the response is only 102 words, the analysis is incomplete. You have failed to report on the table regarding salaries entirely, which is a key part of the prompt. While you have identified some main features of the chart, the lack of development and the failure to address all parts of the visual data mean the response is underdeveloped. To improve, ensure you cover all provided data sets and expand your analysis to meet the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into short paragraphs, but the logical progression is hindered by the brevity of the text. You use some cohesive devices like 'However' and 'Meanwhile', but the flow is disjointed due to the incomplete nature of the sentences and the abrupt ending. The paragraphing is present but does not effectively support a clear structure because the content is too limited. To improve, focus on linking your sentences more fluidly and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, developed focus that contributes to the overall summary.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for a higher band. You use terms like 'proportionate' and 'engaging in', which are acceptable, but there is a lack of variety in reporting data. There are also minor errors, such as 'par-time' (spelling) and 'lLikewa' (incomplete word). To improve, try to incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to data trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'accounted for', or 'a significant majority', and ensure you proofread for spelling errors.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures. However, there are several grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'the least proportion of Anthropology graduates is par-time' (should be 'part-time') and 'the percentage of unknown and full-time postgrad study are same' (missing articles and 'the'). These errors, while not always impeding communication, occur frequently enough to affect the overall clarity. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, and aim to use a wider variety of complex sentence structures with greater accuracy.
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