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 and table charts present what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduates degree course and salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years.

Overall, it can be seen that, full-time work accounted for the largest proportion, while part-time work represented the smallest share. Meanwhile, freelance consultants recorded the highest figure compared with all categories.

Regarding to the largest proportions, full-time work accounted for 52%, followed by, part-time work ,with 15%. Together, these two categories made up 67% of the total. Meanwhile, unemployment stood at 12%, compared with, full-time postgrad study and not known were 8% respectevilly of the anthropology graduates students. Part-time work and postgrad study at least 5%.

Turning to the remaining categories, freelance consultants stood at 5% of salaries 25000 to 49999 after five years compared with, 50000 and 74999 accounted for 15%, and [redacted phone] over at 40% total. Likewise, government sector and private companies had the highest salaries after five years, which was around 30% and 50% respectively, total of [redacted phone] over compared with all salaries terms.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the charts, but the analysis is significantly hampered by inaccurate reporting of the data. For instance, you state that 'freelance consultants recorded the highest figure' in the pie chart, which is incorrect as full-time work is the largest category. Furthermore, the description of the salary table is confusing and misinterprets the data provided. You attempt to compare categories, but the lack of clarity regarding the relationship between the sectors and the salary brackets makes the information difficult to follow. To improve, ensure you accurately transcribe data points and focus on clear, logical comparisons rather than listing figures without context.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the progression of ideas is often disjointed due to the misuse of cohesive devices. Phrases like 'Regarding to' (incorrect preposition) and the repetitive use of 'meanwhile' and 'compared with' make the flow mechanical and sometimes confusing. The referencing is also unclear; for example, in the final paragraph, it is difficult to determine which data points are being linked. Using a wider range of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly improve the logical flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic terms like 'accounted for' and 'stood at'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'respectevilly' (spelling error) and 'salaries terms'. The attempt to describe the salary data is hindered by a lack of precise vocabulary to explain the relationship between the sectors and the income levels. To reach a higher band, focus on using more varied reporting verbs and precise terminology related to statistics, such as 'constituted', 'represented', or 'fluctuated', and ensure you use them in the correct context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There is a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but the accuracy is inconsistent. You frequently struggle with punctuation, particularly the unnecessary use of commas (e.g., 'followed by, part-time work ,with 15%'). There are also grammatical errors involving prepositions and subject-verb agreement, such as 'anthropology graduates students' and 'salaries of the anthropologists in work'. While the errors do not completely prevent the reader from understanding the general topic, they occur frequently enough to cause distraction and reduce the overall clarity of your report. Focus on proofreading for basic punctuation and prepositional accuracy.

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