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 pie chart illustrate the Anthropology graduates from a university and finish their undergraduate degree course. While the table shows the Employment of the anthropologists in work after five years.

Overall, we seen that the chart shows the Government sector and private companies. Salary after five years of Anthropology graduates shown in the chart. Government sector totally earn $79000 while private companies earn more than $79000.

Full time workers are higher than the other their are 52% employee who work full time and on the other hand their is 8% of full time postgrad study. Part time workers are lower than then full time worker.

Here is the salaries of Anthropology graduates after 5 years work. Freelance consultants earn $[redacted phone]9 on the other side government sectors earn $79000 private companies earn more than $79000 they totally earn $[redacted phone]. So here is the result of The Anthropology graduates salary after 5 years

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to address the task but fails to provide a clear, accurate summary of the data. While the main categories are mentioned, the interpretation of the figures is inconsistent and confusing. For example, the statement that 'private companies earn more than $79000' and then 'they totally earn $100000' is contradictory and lacks clarity. The response fails to effectively compare the data or highlight the most significant trends, such as the clear dominance of full-time employment. The overview is weak and does not provide a coherent summary of the information presented in the charts.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression of ideas is weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'on the other hand' and 'on the other side'. Referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the connection between the data points and the analysis. The transition between the pie chart description and the table analysis is abrupt, and the overall structure lacks the necessary flow expected in an academic report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'earn', 'work', and 'show'. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and incorrect word choice, such as 'The given pie chart illustrate' (subject-verb agreement error) and 'Employment of the anthropologists in work'. The response lacks the range of vocabulary required to describe statistical data precisely, such as using terms like 'proportion', 'majority', 'remuneration', or 'fluctuate'. The language used is often too informal or imprecise for an academic task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'chart illustrate', 'there is 8% of full time postgrad study') and sentence structure. The use of punctuation is inconsistent, and many sentences are fragmented or poorly constructed. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, they are often inaccurate. The majority of sentences contain errors, which prevents the response from reaching a higher band score.

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