Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-13

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 6.0)

The chart and the table illustrate the types of jobs and salaries of Anthropology students after five years of graduation from a university.

Overall, maximum students joined full time employment followed by a number of students started a part-time work. Minimum students did part-time work and postgrad study.

Initially, the chart shows that 52% graduates are working on full-time work followed by 15% students are doing part time work while 12% graduates remain unemployed even after five years and the least figures show only 5% graduates are working in part-time opportunities along with a postgrad program. Moreover, 8% students are involved in full-time postgrad study program and there is no known information about 8% student's occupation

By contrast, the table shows the types of employment and salaries after working for five years, about 40% freelance consultants are now earning between $75000 and $99999 while 40% more from same occupation are getting more than $[redacted phone] and only 5% are earning less amount between $25000 and $49999, however, in government sector, 50% graduates are getting more than $[redacted phone], moreover, in private companies, table shows mix verity of salaries from $25000 to $[redacted phone] and just 30% graduates are earning between $50000 and $74999.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task, providing a clear overview and selecting key data points from both the chart and the table. The main features are identified, and comparisons are made, such as contrasting the salary distributions between freelance consultants and government employees. However, the analysis could be improved by grouping data more effectively rather than listing percentages sequentially. While the overview is present, it is somewhat simplistic. To reach a higher band, ensure that the comparisons are more analytical and that the data selection highlights the most significant trends rather than just reporting individual figures.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized into clear paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. Cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'By contrast', and 'however' are used to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions feel repetitive. The referencing is generally clear, but the progression of ideas within the body paragraphs could be smoother. The use of paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure allows the reader to follow the information easily, though more sophisticated linking phrases would enhance the cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with terms like 'full-time employment', 'freelance consultants', and 'postgrad study' used correctly. There are some instances of imprecise word choice, such as 'least figures' and 'mix verity', which detract from the professional tone. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning, but it lacks the flexibility and precision required for higher bands. To improve, focus on using more varied collocations and avoiding repetitive phrasing when describing data trends.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'maximum students joined' (should be 'the majority of'), '52% graduates are working' (missing 'of'), and 'student's occupation' (should be plural 'students''). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some run-on sentences that could be improved with better use of commas or semicolons. The errors do not impede communication, but they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score.

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