Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-12
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 graph illustrates the people what he did after learned the Anthropology from university. Here is also a table which shows the salaries of the student of Anthropology.
The graph shows the full time work, part time work and unemployed student who did Anthropology. The table clarifies the salaries of the student of Anthropology.
In graph, the 52 percent student do full time work, 12 percent students remained unemployed,15 percent students who do part time work, 5 percent students who do part time job as well as postgrad study, 8 percent students who do full time postgrad study and 8 percent who remained unknown.
The table clarifies the salaries of the students. Freelance consultants salary in stating is 5 percent and increase up to 40 percent. Government sector employs salary is about 5 percent round about 25 to 50 thousands dollars and increase up to 50 percent. Private companies salaries is about 10 percent and increase up to 50n
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 the graph and table, but the analysis is superficial and lacks clear comparisons. While you identified the percentages for employment status, the description of the salary table is confusing and inaccurate. For instance, you describe salary ranges as percentages (e.g., 'Freelance consultants salary in stating is 5 percent'), which misinterprets the data provided in the table. To improve, ensure you clearly distinguish between categories and accurately report the numerical data provided. The overview is missing; a summary should highlight the most significant trends rather than just listing individual data points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the progression of ideas is mechanical and lacks logical flow. Cohesive devices are largely absent, making the sentences feel like a list of isolated facts rather than a cohesive report. The referencing is also unclear at times, such as the repetitive use of 'The graph shows' and 'The table clarifies'. To improve, use a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'in contrast', 'consequently') to connect your ideas and ensure that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic terms like 'shows', 'do', and 'student'. There are also significant issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'after learned the Anthropology' (should be 'after studying anthropology') and 'salary in stating' (should be 'starting salary'). The misuse of 'percent' when referring to salary figures indicates a misunderstanding of the data labels. To reach a higher band, you need to use more precise vocabulary related to data reporting, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuate', 'commence', and 'remuneration'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'the people what he did' (incorrect relative pronoun and tense), '52 percent student do' (subject-verb agreement), and 'Government sector employs salary' (incorrect word form). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. To improve, focus on basic subject-verb agreement, correct tense usage, and attempt to combine simple sentences using relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions to demonstrate a wider grammatical range.
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