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 under illustrate what Anthropology graduates from one university did after completing their under graduates degree course. The table illustrate the salaries of the anthropologists in week after years the chart illustrate destination of anthropology graduates from one university the Full time work is 52% and part time work is 15% and the chart show part-time+ postgrad study is 5% then full-time Postgrad study is 8% and the chart illustrate unemployed is 12% and not known is 8% the chart illustrate the salaries of Antrhropology graduates after 5 years work type of employment which employ salary is 25000$ - 49999 freelance consultant is 5% and government sector is 5% and private companies is 10% and which salary is 50000$-74999 freelance consultants is 15% governments sector and private companies is 35% which employ salary is $[redacted phone]9 freelance consultants government sector and private companies is 40% 30% and 25% which employ salary is [redacted phone]$+ freelance consultants government sector and private companies is 40% 50% and 30%
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the task by summarizing the information from the chart and table regarding what Anthropology graduates did after graduation and their salaries. However, it lacks clarity and organization, making it difficult for the reader to follow. For instance, the phrase 'the chart illustrate destination of anthropology graduates' is vague and needs specification on how many graduates fall into each category. Additionally, the structure should separate the graduate destinations from salary data for better clarity. Overall, the task achievement is affected by a lack of cohesion and clear comparisons.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
Coherence and cohesion in this response suffer due to a series of run-on sentences and lack of clear links between ideas. Using unclear phrases such as 'which employ salary is 25000$ - 49999' contributes to confusion. The absence of paragraphs isolates different sections of the report, making it challenging to differentiate between graduate activities and salary brackets. A clearer structure with distinct sections for each aspect would significantly enhance readability and coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The response exhibits limited lexical resource, relying on phrases like 'full-time work is 52%' and ‘illustrate’ repetitively. Some advanced vocabulary is missing, and expressions like 'unemployed is 12%' should be reframed to improve accuracy and sophistication. Also, a few spelling errors (e.g., 'postgrad' should be 'postgraduate') and informal phrases reduce lexical accuracy. The overall choice of vocabulary does not convey a strong academic tone that is expected in IELTS Task 1 responses.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
Grammatical accuracy has several noticeable issues, including subject-verb agreement errors (e.g., 'The chart under illustrate' should be 'The chart illustrates'). Sentence structures are overly complex, leading to confusion, such as in 'which employ salary is 25000$ - 49999'. Punctuation errors, mainly lacking commas, contribute to the run-on sentences creating unclear ideas. Varied sentence structures and more precise grammatical constructions are essential for achieving a higher band score.
Overall feedback
This response demonstrates an attempt to summarize the key information, but it requires significant improvement in organization and clarity to fully meet IELTS Task 1 standards. Strengths include the inclusion of relevant data regarding graduate destinations and salary ranges. However, the response is hindered by grammatical mistakes, run-on sentences, and the lack of clear paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow. Focus on constructing clear and grammatically correct sentences, organizing your ideas into paragraphs, and improving vocabulary usage to convey ideas more effectively. Practicing with model responses could further assist in understanding how to structure your report clearly and cohesively.
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