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, such as the dominance of full-time work and the salary variations across sectors. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data reporting. For example, you state that freelance consultants earning $75,000-$99,999 and $100,000+ were both 40%, but the chart shows different distributions. Additionally, the comparison of government and private sector salaries is slightly confusing in its phrasing. To reach a higher band, ensure that data points are transcribed with absolute precision and that comparisons are logically structured to avoid ambiguity.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'In terms of', 'Meanwhile', and 'By contrast' to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, particularly in the second body paragraph where the connection between the sectors and the specific salary brackets becomes repetitive. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct data sets (the pie chart and the table), which helps the overall flow of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'comprised', 'represented', and 'sectors'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'post graduated study' (should be 'postgraduate study') and 'largest salary' (a salary cannot be 'large' in this context; it should be 'highest salary' or 'highest proportion of earners'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. Expanding your repertoire of reporting verbs and descriptive adjectives would improve the quality of your writing.

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), 'wherease' (spelling), and 'full-time postgrad study and not known were both 8%' (awkward phrasing). Punctuation is generally acceptable, though there are inconsistent spaces around symbols, such as '$ 99,999'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and proofreading for minor slips would significantly enhance the accuracy of your work.

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