Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The pie chart illustrates the information about the proportion of destination of anthropology graduates form one particular University. However, the tabular represents depicts about the percentage of salaries of anthropology graduates after 5 years work.
In an overview, it is crystal clear that anthropology graduates ranked in the first position in full time work rather than others, whereas the highest proportion of salaries given by government sector.
To begin with, there are a difference of 37% between full time work and part time work. Noticeably, 5% of scholars complete degree of part time job abd postgraduate study. Lastly, the proportion of full time postgraduate study, unemployment and not known are 8%, 12%, 8%, respectively.
Moving towards, after five years, freelance consultants obtaine salaries around 25000 to [redacted phone], which are ranged between 5% and 40%. In the case of government sector, 5 % of graduates grant 25000 to 49999 number of salary, it seems that this percentage are rocket increase by 45%, which accounted for 50% under fiver years. Finally, 10% graduates work in private sector in the initial year and achieve salary
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to address both the pie chart and the table, but the reporting of data is often inaccurate or confusing. For example, the description of salary ranges for freelance consultants is unclear, and the statement regarding the government sector's salary increase is difficult to interpret against the provided data. While the main features are identified, the lack of precision in reporting figures and the incomplete nature of the final sentence (which cuts off) mean that the task is only partially addressed. To improve, ensure that all data points are clearly linked to their respective categories and that the summary provides a coherent overview of the trends rather than just listing isolated figures.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as 'Moving towards' to introduce a new paragraph, which is not standard academic phrasing. The progression of ideas is sometimes hindered by awkward phrasing, such as the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs. While there is an attempt to use linking words like 'To begin with' and 'Lastly', the logical flow is frequently interrupted by grammatical errors and unclear references, making the overall cohesion feel disjointed.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often used incorrectly. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'tabular represents depicts' (a redundancy) and 'rocket increase' (incorrect collocation). The student struggles to use precise terminology for describing data, relying on repetitive or vague language. While the meaning is generally discernible, the lack of control over academic vocabulary and frequent errors in collocation prevent the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on learning specific phrases for describing trends, such as 'a significant rise' or 'a substantial proportion', would be beneficial.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'this percentage are rocket increase'), incorrect preposition usage, and sentence fragments. The range of structures is limited, and the attempt to use complex sentences often results in errors that obscure the intended meaning. Punctuation is also inconsistent, and the final sentence is incomplete, which is a significant issue. To improve, the student should focus on mastering basic sentence construction and ensuring that subject-verb agreement is consistent throughout the text.
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