Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-24
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 pie graph compares the final destination of Anthropology graduates from one university across six distinct categoriesm, while the accopanying table illustrates the salaries after five years for those who work in three different employment sectors.
Overall, it clearly can be seen that the largest proportion of graduates select the full-time work and the percentage of individuals in full-time postgrad study are the lowest. In terms of salaries,
Looling at the destionation of graduates form one university. Almost a half (52%) of graduates choose ull-time work, followed by those who slelect part-time work at 15%. In contrast, the proportion of graduates in unemployed group are 12%, and there are 8% each in both full-time postgrad study and uknow destination. However , the least chosing destination is the part-time work with postgrad study, equivalent to 5%.
In terms of salaries, the percentages of employees in freelance counsultants who receive a salaries $75,000-99,999 are the same as the percentage of those who rececive more than $100,000, at 40%, while this figure was lower in government sector, in which
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 is incomplete, as the final paragraph cuts off mid-sentence, leaving the analysis of the salary table unfinished. While you successfully identified the main features of the pie chart, such as the 52% in full-time work, the failure to complete the task significantly impacts the overall coverage. To improve, ensure you provide a balanced report that covers all data points presented in the prompt. The overview is present but lacks depth due to the abrupt ending. You must ensure that all parts of the prompt are addressed with sufficient detail to reach a higher band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, which helps with the overall structure. However, the progression of ideas is hindered by the incomplete nature of the final section. You use some cohesive devices like 'In contrast' and 'However', but the flow is interrupted by the unfinished sentence at the end. The referencing is generally clear, but the mechanical errors in the text occasionally make the logical progression feel disjointed. To improve, focus on completing your thoughts fully and using a wider variety of linking words to connect your comparisons more fluidly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'destination', and 'employment sectors'. However, there are frequent spelling errors throughout the text, such as 'accopanying', 'Looling', 'destionation', 'ull-time', 'slelect', 'uknow', 'chosing', and 'counsultants'. These errors are noticeable and occasionally distract the reader. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, the high frequency of spelling mistakes limits your score. Focus on proofreading your work to correct these slips and try to incorporate more precise academic collocations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'the largest proportion of graduates select the full-time work' (should be 'select full-time work') and 'the proportion of graduates in unemployed group are 12%' (should be 'the unemployed group is 12%'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas and periods. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent punctuation to improve your accuracy.
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