Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-16
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 what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their graduation. The table depicts the salaries of anthropologist in work consequently five years
Overall, full time work destination of Anthropology after graduates a university had largest share, while smallest proportion had part time work. The salaries of all types of employment from Anthropology graduates fluctuated.
Full time work destination of Anthropology after finishing their graduation had largest percentage to around 52%, whereas second ranked unempolyed stood around 15%. Unemployed and not known had almost similar to roughly
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Because the text is only 91 words, the information is presented in a very fragmented and incomplete manner. Key features of the data, such as the specific salary figures for different employment types, are not reported at all. The summary is underdeveloped and fails to provide a comprehensive overview of the provided chart and table. To improve, you must ensure you cover all parts of the prompt and provide sufficient detail to meet the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is very short, which limits the ability to demonstrate a range of cohesive devices. While there is a basic attempt at paragraphing and an 'overall' statement, the progression of ideas is disjointed. The sentences are often incomplete or lack logical flow, such as the final sentence which ends abruptly without finishing the thought. To improve, focus on using transition signals (e.g., 'furthermore', 'in contrast') to link your ideas and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, complete structure.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice errors, such as 'consequently five years' instead of 'five years later' and 'full time work destination' which is not a standard collocation. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the data accurately. To improve, try to incorporate more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'percentage', 'fluctuated', and 'remained stable', and ensure you use them in the correct context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammar is characterized by frequent errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with article usage (e.g., 'had largest share'), missing words, and incorrect sentence structures. The attempt at complex sentences is limited and often results in grammatical instability. For example, 'Unemployed and not known had almost similar to roughly' is an incomplete and ungrammatical sentence. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring every sentence has a clear subject, verb, and object, and practice using articles and prepositions correctly.
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