Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-08
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 5.5)
The pie chart and table provide Information regarding the career destinations and salaries of the anthropologists graduates from single university five year after graduction.
Overall, the vast majority of Graduates are employed ,with full time emplyoment being by far the most common destination. In terms of comprnsation ,individuals working in the government and private sectors generally command higher salaries than those engaged in freelance work or employed by non profit organizations.
According to pie chart ,full time employment accounts for over half of the graduates at 52% Part time work represents 15%,while 12%of graduates choose to purse full time postgradutes studies. The remaining categories represent smaller proportions 8%are unemployed another combine part time work with postgraduates study.and the status of final 5%unknows.
The table show that 80% government sector employed earn 80000 On other hand private companies income is 25% means 75000. Moreover freelance consultants 40% income. Doing government job empolyed earn more than other.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the data, including the career destinations and salary comparisons. However, the reporting of the data is inconsistent and contains inaccuracies. For instance, the description of the table is confusing; you state '80% government sector employed earn 80000', which misinterprets the data provided in the visual. Furthermore, the comparison between sectors is underdeveloped and lacks clarity. To improve, ensure that you accurately transcribe the figures from the chart and table and provide a more logical comparison of the salary data rather than listing numbers in a fragmented manner.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate, such as the transition 'On other hand' which lacks the necessary article. The progression of ideas within the second paragraph is disjointed, particularly when discussing the table data. While there is an overall attempt at a logical flow, the lack of precise linking words and the somewhat abrupt transition between the pie chart and the table data limits the coherence of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but there are frequent spelling errors such as 'emplyoment', 'comprnsation', 'postgradutes', and 'unknows'. These errors, while not always impeding communication, are noticeable. You use some relevant topic-specific vocabulary like 'career destinations', 'freelance consultants', and 'non-profit organizations', which shows an attempt to use a wider range of language. However, the word choice is sometimes imprecise, and the repetition of basic verbs limits the sophistication of the response. Focusing on accurate spelling and more varied collocations would improve this score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles ('from single university', 'in government and private sectors'), incorrect verb forms ('anthropologists graduates'), and punctuation issues (spacing before commas). The sentence structure in the final paragraph is particularly weak, with fragmented phrasing that makes the information difficult to follow. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and punctuation prevents the response from reaching a higher band.
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