Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-27

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 5.5)

The circular graph depicts the information about how many number Anthropology graduates from a institute did after finishing their undergraduate degree course and the table illustrates the monthly incomes of the anthropologists graduates in work after five years.

Regarding pie chart, full-time work accounts for more than half in the total number of employees, making it the highest proportion among others. 5% students who were interested in part-time work and postgrad study, which records the least amount. Full-time postgrad study and not known reconstitute the same number of graduates (8%). While, part-time work had 15 % and 12 % students who were unemployed.

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Overall, the highest number of graduates who have prefers full-time work. Private companies recoderded t

AI examiner evaluation

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 main features of both the chart and the table, the report is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence. The overview is present but lacks sufficient detail, and the data selection is somewhat disjointed. To improve, ensure you provide a complete analysis of all data points and verify that your response meets the minimum length requirement to avoid a penalty. The description of the table data is particularly underdeveloped and lacks clear comparative analysis.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical flow is hindered by the incomplete nature of the final paragraph. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Regarding' and 'Turning to', but the transitions between sentences are sometimes mechanical. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the abrupt ending disrupts the overall coherence of the report. To improve, focus on using a wider range of linking words to connect ideas more fluidly and ensure that each paragraph is fully developed before moving to the next.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for higher bands. There are several instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'reconstitute the same number' and 'government sectors continually inclined'. Additionally, there are errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'recoderded' and 'doller'. To achieve a higher score, you should aim to use more precise terminology for describing trends and data, and ensure that your spelling and word forms are accurate throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'how many number Anthropology graduates', '5% students who were interested', and 'the highest number of graduates who have prefers'. These errors in subject-verb agreement and article usage are noticeable. To improve, focus on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and practice using complex structures more reliably. The incomplete final sentence also prevents a full assessment of your ability to construct complex ideas.

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