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 chart illustrates the destinations of the anthropology graduates one university. Moreover it show the salaries of the anthropologists in the following five years. The data has been celebrated into 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.
According to the pie chart, 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 remained same at 5%. Although unemployed got the lowest proportion ,but it made up 8% of anthropology graduates.
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,at 35%. The 10% earned less than $40,999.
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 covers the main features of the chart and table, but the analysis is inconsistent and contains factual inaccuracies. For example, you state that 'Part time work + postgrad study remained same at 5%' and then later mention 'unemployed' at 8%, which contradicts the provided data. The description of the salary table is confusing; you mention 'half proportion earned by Government sector' without clear data support, and the interpretation of the salary brackets is inaccurate. To improve, ensure you accurately transcribe the data points and focus on clear, logical comparisons rather than listing figures in isolation.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the flow of ideas is often disjointed. While you use some cohesive devices like 'Overall' and 'According to', the transitions between sentences are sometimes abrupt or illogical. For instance, the jump between the pie chart data and the salary table is sudden. Furthermore, the use of punctuation, such as the misplaced period in '100,000+.and', disrupts the reading flow. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and occasionally misused. Phrases like 'celebrated into proportion' are incorrect in this context (likely meant 'calculated' or 'divided'). You rely on basic descriptors and struggle with precise terminology for data reporting. There are also issues with word formation, such as 'most choice' instead of 'most popular choice'. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to statistics, such as 'accounted for', 'constituted', or 'a significant proportion', and ensure correct collocations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('Full time worker was', 'Government employer got'), missing articles ('from one university'), and awkward sentence structures. Punctuation is also a concern, with inconsistent spacing and incorrect use of periods within sentences. While you attempt some complex structures, they are often marred by errors. Focusing on basic sentence construction, correct article usage, and proofreading for punctuation errors will help improve your accuracy.
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