Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-25
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 given chat illustrates the destinations of the Anthropology graduates one university. While table shoe the salaries of the anthropologists in the following five years. The data has been celibrated in proportion.
Overall, Full time worker was the most common destination. Whereas the smaller proportion choose part time work+postgrad study. Having worked for five years, Government employer got salaries between $100,000+.
At a fleeting glance,52% Anthropology graduates went to full time work. Part time work was the second most choice at 15%. Unemployed accounted for 12% and Part time work +postgrad study stood at same on 5%. only Unemployed has left, It made up 8% of anthropology graduates.
Moving further, Looking at the salaries, 40% of freelance consultants earned up to $100,000+.and 5% earned less than $50,000. Moreover the half proportion earned by Government sector.Private companies had lowest figure for the highest salaries group,
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the score. While you have attempted to summarize the data, the information provided is often inaccurate or confusing. For example, you state that '52% Anthropology graduates went to full time work' and then list other percentages that do not logically align with the provided chart. Furthermore, the description of the salary table is unclear and fails to make meaningful comparisons between the different employment sectors. To improve, ensure that you accurately transcribe data points and provide a clear, logical overview of the main trends rather than listing isolated figures.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the progression of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical, such as 'At a fleeting glance' and 'Moving further,' which do not always fit the context of the data being presented. Additionally, some sentences are fragmented or lack clear logical connections, making it difficult for the reader to follow the analysis. To improve, focus on using a wider range of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus that contributes to the overall summary.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There are several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'chat' instead of 'chart', 'shoe' instead of 'shows', and 'celibrated' instead of 'calculated'. These errors occasionally impede the clarity of the information. You rely on basic vocabulary to describe the data, which prevents you from demonstrating the range required for higher bands. To improve, work on using more precise academic vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'proportion,' 'fluctuation,' or 'significant,' and ensure you proofread your work to correct basic spelling mistakes.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect the readability of the text. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'table shoe', 'graduate went'), incorrect article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'only Unemployed has left, It made up 8%'). The range of grammatical structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, which are necessary to achieve a higher band score. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb tenses and punctuation, before attempting more complex structures.
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