Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The pie chart illustrates what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course,while the tables compares the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years.

Overall, Anthropology graduates who worked full -time accounted for the largest proportion, wherease, those who worked part time with post graduated study represented the least percentage. Also, regarding the salaries of Anthropology graduates, freelance consultants who earned $75,000- $99,999 and $100,000+ comprised the highest percentage. By contrast, those who earned $75,000- $ 99,999 in government sector had the highest figures.  Moreover, Anthropology graduates who earned $50,000- $74,999 in private sectors represented the largest salary.

In terms of destination of Anthropology graduates, full-time workers made up the highest percentage at 52 %, followed by  Part-time work which stood at 15%. 12% accounted for unemployed graduates. However, full time postgrad study and not known were both 8%. Meanwhile, part-time work with postgrad study represented the smallest proportion which was 5%.

Regarding the salaries of Anthropology graduates after 5 years' work,  freelance consultant who earned $75,000- $99,999 and $100,000+ were both 40%, which was the highest. In comparison, those in government sector who were paid $100,000+ stood at 50%. Also, in private sector 30% earned $100,000+, which represented the highest salary, whereas those who earned $25,000- $49,999 accounted for the least percentage.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task and provides a clear overview. You have successfully identified the main features of both the pie chart and the table. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data reporting. For instance, you state that freelance consultants earning $75,000-$99,999 and $100,000+ both comprised 40%, but the table shows different figures for these categories. Additionally, the comparison of salary data is somewhat confusingly phrased, making it difficult for the reader to follow the specific trends. To improve, ensure that data points are transcribed precisely and that comparisons are structured more clearly to highlight the differences between sectors.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'In terms of', 'Meanwhile', and 'By contrast' to link ideas. However, the progression within the second body paragraph is slightly mechanical, and some transitions feel forced. The referencing is generally clear, but the flow between sentences could be improved by using more varied cohesive structures rather than relying on simple sentence starters. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct data sets, which helps the overall readability of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'comprised', and 'represented'. There are some minor errors in word choice, such as 'post graduated study' instead of 'postgraduate study' and 'largest salary' when referring to a percentage. While you attempt to use less common vocabulary, the precision is occasionally lacking, which affects the clarity of the data description. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations related to statistical reporting and ensure that terminology is used accurately in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'the tables compares' (subject-verb agreement) and 'full -time' (inconsistent spacing). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are minor issues with spacing around symbols and commas. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, focus on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and consistent punctuation, and try to incorporate a wider variety of complex sentence structures to demonstrate greater control.

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