Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-19

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 the destination of Anthropology graduates after completing their undergraduate degree course. The table the salaries earned by graduates after five year's work.

Overall, almost half of the graduates are engaged in full-time work after finishing their graduation. Part-time job and postgrad study attracts a few students making it the least common destiny. However, the graduates employed in government sector earned higher salaries as compared to those earned from freelance consultants and private companies.

Regarding destinations, about half (52%) of the students are involved in full-time work, around 15% graduates in part-time work, and almost 12% are unemployed. Moreover, equal percentage of graduates(8%) prefer full-time postgrad study and students whom destination is not known. In contrast, only 5% opt for part-time work with postgrad study.

After five years work, almost 50% of graduates are earning more than $100,000, whereas about 40% are taking the same package working as freelance consultants, and almost 30% from private companies. The graduates working in the government sector are enjoying good salary package.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the pie chart and the table. You successfully identified the main features, such as the dominance of full-time work and the salary trends in the government sector. However, the analysis of the table is slightly underdeveloped. For instance, you mention that 'almost 50% of graduates are earning more than $100,000', but you do not clarify that this refers to the government sector specifically, which is a crucial comparison. Additionally, the data interpretation for the private sector and freelance consultants is somewhat vague. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are clearly linked to their respective categories to avoid ambiguity.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Regarding', 'Moreover', and 'In contrast' to guide the reader through the information. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the referencing could be tighter. For example, in the final paragraph, the phrase 'the same package' is unclear because it refers back to a figure ($100,000) that was not explicitly linked to the other sectors in a comparative way. Improving the flow between sentences would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'destinations', 'engaged in', and 'opt for'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, 'least common destiny' is an unnatural phrasing; 'least common destination' would be more appropriate. Additionally, 'after five year's work' contains a punctuation error. While you attempt to use varied vocabulary, some expressions are slightly repetitive or imprecise. Expanding your range of reporting verbs and comparative phrases would help elevate your score in this criterion.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'The table the salaries' (missing a verb), 'five year's work' (incorrect possessive), and 'students whom destination is not known' (incorrect relative pronoun). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of relative clauses. Increasing the variety of error-free complex sentences will also help demonstrate better control over your grammatical range.

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