Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-06
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 pie chart illustrates what job Anthropology graduates did after graduating their university. The table demonstrates the wages of the anthropologists from their work in five years.
Overall, it is evident that the people who have full-time work is including the majority of the first graph. The most of the proportion salaries are conducted in the profession of government sector.
Initially, the usual graduators have applied full-time work about fifty two percent while the trough percentage is in the section of part-time plus postgrad study representing 5 percent. In addition, the slightly above the lowest, there are the same number of full-time postgrad study and unknown people are accounting for 8 percent. The unemployed individuals and part-time workers are made up almost same but are little bit different approximately 12 percent, 15 percent, respectively.
The majority of wages in five years are earned in the government sector and the freelance consultants are also higher about 50 percent and 40 percent whereas the lowest salaries are seen in the section of 25000 to 49999 dollars in the type of freelance and government.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of both the pie chart and the table. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and contains inaccuracies. For instance, the statement that 'the most of the proportion salaries are conducted in the profession of government sector' is confusing and does not accurately reflect the data provided in the table. While you have identified the main trends, the comparison between the categories could be more precise. To improve, ensure that you clearly distinguish between percentages and salary brackets, and avoid vague phrasing like 'the trough percentage' or 'the slightly above the lowest'. A more structured approach to grouping data would enhance the clarity of your report.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'Initially' are used inappropriately as the data is not chronological. Additionally, some sentences lack logical flow, such as 'the unemployed individuals and part-time workers are made up almost same but are little bit different'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult to track which data points are being compared. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words will help create a smoother progression of ideas throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and at times inappropriate for an academic report. There are several instances of awkward word choices, such as 'usual graduators' instead of 'graduates' and 'the trough percentage' instead of 'the lowest percentage'. Some phrases are grammatically incorrect or non-standard, such as 'are made up almost same'. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'account for', 'represent', 'constitute', or 'a significant proportion', and ensure that your collocations are natural and accurate.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'the people who have full-time work is including' and 'the unemployed individuals... are made up'. Preposition usage is also inconsistent, for example, 'in the section of' and 'in the type of'. While you attempt some complex sentence structures, they are often marred by errors in syntax. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction and ensure that your verb forms and articles are used correctly. Reducing the frequency of these errors is essential for a higher score.
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