Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-05
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 4.0)
The given pie chart and table chart illustrates the percentage of destination and salaries of Antrhropology graduates respectively from the year span of 5 years.
From an overview analysis, it is manifest that all the mentioned jobs witnessed an comparison in their proportion of salaries from one university.
Going into details, out of all destination and salaries, the highest proportion of destination is 52% of full time work and highest proportion of salaries is
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 3.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 3.0
The response is significantly under the required word count of 150 words, which severely limits your ability to address the task requirements. You have failed to provide a complete summary of the data, as the response cuts off mid-sentence. To achieve a higher band, you must describe all key features of the charts, including comparisons between the different categories and salary brackets. Currently, the response is too brief to demonstrate an ability to select and report main features effectively, resulting in a low score for task completion.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response is too short to demonstrate a logical progression of ideas or effective paragraphing. While you have attempted an introductory sentence and an overview, the lack of a body paragraph means there is no coherent structure. Cohesive devices are minimal, and the abrupt ending makes it impossible to assess your ability to link information effectively. To improve, ensure you structure your response with a clear introduction, a summary of main features, and detailed supporting paragraphs.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary used is basic and contains errors, such as the misspelling of 'Anthropology' as 'Antrhropology'. The phrasing 'year span of 5 years' is unnatural and redundant. Because the response is so short, there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate a wide range of vocabulary. To improve, focus on using more precise academic terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'distribution', and 'remuneration', and ensure you proofread for spelling accuracy.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains grammatical errors, such as 'The given pie chart and table chart illustrates', where the verb 'illustrates' should be plural ('illustrate') to agree with the compound subject. Additionally, the phrase 'witnessed an comparison' is grammatically incorrect; it should be 'witnessed a comparison'. Due to the extremely limited length, there is no opportunity to demonstrate a range of complex sentence structures. Focus on mastering subject-verb agreement and using articles correctly to improve your accuracy.
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