Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
This chart shows the what Anthropology graduates from one university after completing their undergraduate degree, while the table illustrates the salaries of those who had been working for five years.
Overall, full time employment was by far the most common destination, accounting for 52% of graduates. In contrast, only 12% were unemployed. Regarding salaries, government-sector employees generally earned the highest incomes, while private sector employees had a more balanced salary distribution.
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 response is only 71 words, it is severely underdeveloped. While you have identified some main features, such as the 52% employment rate and the salary trends, you have not provided a comprehensive overview or sufficient detail to satisfy the task requirements. To improve, you must expand your analysis by including more data points from the chart and table, making detailed comparisons, and ensuring all parts of the prompt are addressed in full.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is too short to demonstrate a full range of cohesive devices or effective paragraphing. While the sentences are logically sequenced and the use of 'Overall' and 'In contrast' provides a basic structure, the lack of length prevents the development of a coherent, well-organized report. To achieve a higher band, you need to write more extensively, using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that your ideas flow logically across multiple paragraphs.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is accurate and appropriate for the context, such as 'full time employment', 'undergraduate degree', and 'salary distribution'. However, the range is limited due to the brevity of the text. There is no attempt to use more sophisticated or academic vocabulary that would demonstrate a higher level of lexical control. To improve, try to incorporate more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuation', or 'remuneration'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammar is generally accurate, with no major errors in the sentences provided. You have used a mix of simple and complex structures, such as the subordinate clause 'while the table illustrates...'. However, because the text is so short, it is impossible to assess your ability to maintain control over a wider range of complex structures. To improve, focus on expanding your writing to demonstrate consistent control over a variety of grammatical forms, including passive voice and complex sentence structures.
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