Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-14

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 pie chart illustrates what Anthropology graduates from a particular university did after completing their undergraduate degree course. The table depicts the incomes of the anthropologists in job after five years.

Overall, full-time work recorded the highest work destination, while part-time work and postgrad study was the least common among six categories. The salary range of anthropology graduates was mostly $100,000+, while very few got $25,000-49,999 after 5 year's work.

Full-time work recorded the highest figure, at 52%, while part-time work stood at 15%. The corresponding figures for unemployed graduates, unknown and full-time postgrad study were 12%, 8% and 8% respectively. Part-time work besides postgrad study was least common, which was only 5%.

Graduates who worked in a freelance consultants, government sector and private companies got $100,000+ salaries, which was the highest. Salary ranges of $75,000-99,999 and $50,000-74,999 was in the second and third position in all types of jobs. $25,000-49,999 was the least significant category.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features of both the pie chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with data. However, the analysis of the table is slightly inaccurate. You stated that graduates in all three sectors (freelance, government, private) earned $100,000+, but the table shows that while this is true for the majority, there are variations across these sectors. Additionally, the comparison between the categories could be more precise. To reach a higher band, ensure that your data reporting is strictly accurate and that you highlight the most significant trends rather than listing figures.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized into four paragraphs: an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on the chart and the table respectively. The progression of ideas is clear. You use cohesive devices such as 'while', 'the corresponding figures', and 'respectively' to link information. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the connection between the final two sentences in the last paragraph could be smoother. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate and the information is easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'destination', 'significant', and 'corresponding figures'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'in job' (should be 'in employment') and 'freelance consultants' (should be 'freelance consultancy'). You also have a minor error in '5 year's work', where the possessive apostrophe is unnecessary. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey meaning, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues: 'part-time work and postgrad study was' (should be 'were') and 'Salary ranges... was' (should be 'were'). Additionally, 'Part-time work besides postgrad study' is slightly awkward phrasing. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and ensuring consistent tense usage will help improve your accuracy.

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