Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-23

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 7.0)

The pie chart depicts the percentage of what Anthropology graduates did after graduation from one university. In addition, the table illustrates the salaries of Anthropology graduates after five years of work.

Overall, it is clear that students were more likely to work in full-time employment. In contrast, only a small proportion of students were working part-time while studying for a postgraduate degree. In addition, the government sector offered higher salaries compared with the private sector.

In the pie chart, 52% of students were in full-time employment. Only 5% of individuals were working part-time while undertaking postgraduate study. However, the percentages of unemployment and part-time work were 15% and 12%, respectively. Furthermore, full-time postgraduate study and those whose destination was not known accounted for the same proportion, at 8% each.

In the table, 50% of workers in the government sector were earning $100,000 or more after five years of work. In comparison, the private sector provided this level of salary to only 30% of employees.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview of the main trends in both the pie chart and the table. The key features, such as the dominance of full-time employment and the salary disparity between government and private sectors, are highlighted well. You have successfully selected and reported the most significant data points, such as the 52% in full-time work and the 50% salary threshold in the government sector. The comparison between the two sectors is clear and relevant. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently link the data points to the specific categories mentioned in the prompt to provide a slightly more comprehensive analysis.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a distinct focus: the introduction, the overall summary, the pie chart data, and the table data. You have used cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'In contrast', 'However', and 'Furthermore' effectively to guide the reader. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the information is presented in a way that is easy to follow. The referencing is clear throughout, and the transition between the two distinct data sets is handled smoothly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information accurately. Terms like 'depicts', 'illustrates', 'proportion', and 'undertaking' are used correctly and appropriately for an academic report. While the vocabulary is functional and precise, it is somewhat standard. To achieve a higher band, you could incorporate more varied synonyms for 'work' or 'earning' and use more sophisticated collocations to describe the data trends, such as 'accounted for a significant share' or 'the private sector lagged behind'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The response demonstrates a good control of grammatical structures. You have used a mix of simple and complex sentences, such as 'In contrast, only a small proportion of students were working part-time while studying for a postgraduate degree.' The punctuation is accurate, and there are no significant errors that impede communication. The majority of your sentences are error-free. To improve further, you could experiment with more complex sentence structures, such as using participle clauses or passive voice to vary the flow and demonstrate a wider range of grammatical flexibility.

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