Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-20
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 chart shows the destination of Anthropology graduates from one university after their undergraduate degree course and table concludes the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years.
Overall, the chart consists of 6 sections with mare than half of the graduates pursued full-time work(52%) and half of the graduates salary was highest among others(more than $[redacted phone]).
In the first chart, it is clearly visible that more than half of the graduates destination was full-time job(52%), followed by part-time workers(15%). The ratio of unemployed graduate was about 12%. About
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 is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely impacts the ability to fully address the task. While the student attempts to identify some data points, the report is incomplete and ends abruptly mid-sentence. The overview provided is inaccurate, as it misinterprets the data regarding salaries. Because the response is unfinished and fails to cover the key features of the provided charts, it does not meet the requirements for a higher band score. To improve, ensure all parts of the prompt are addressed, including a comprehensive summary of both the chart and the table, and maintain a length of at least 150 words.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response shows a basic attempt at organization with an introduction and an overview paragraph. However, the abrupt ending and the lack of a completed body paragraph make it difficult to assess the overall progression of ideas. Cohesive devices are minimal, and the logical flow is interrupted by the incomplete nature of the text. To improve, ensure that each paragraph is fully developed and that ideas are linked using appropriate transition words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'in contrast', 'consequently') to guide the reader through the data analysis.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is generally functional but limited. There are some inaccuracies, such as 'table concludes the salaries' (should be 'summarizes' or 'presents') and 'mare than half' (spelling error). The range of vocabulary is restricted, relying on basic descriptors. To achieve a higher band, you should aim to use more precise terminology for describing data, such as 'proportion', 'percentage', 'remuneration', or 'fluctuated'. Expanding your range of synonyms will help you describe the trends more effectively and professionally.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains several grammatical errors that affect the clarity of the writing. For example, 'half of the graduates salary was highest' is grammatically incorrect and confusing. There are also issues with article usage and sentence structure, such as 'The ratio of unemployed graduate was about 12%'. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Additionally, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex sentence structures to demonstrate better control over your writing.
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