Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-28
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 pie chart illustrates the record of Anthropology graduates from a university after completing their undergraduate degree course. The table presents the salaries of the anthropologists work in different private and governments sector after the experience of 5 years according to their type of employment..
Overall, after completing the underdratues study many individuals start full-time work and least proportion is recorded for people start part-time work with postgraduate studies. However, others factor fluctuated between them. The table shows salaries in the government sector increased much and the lower salary growth is noticed in private companies as it was double than the other sectors at the start.
52% of people started full-time work after studies and it a large section of any other. Only 15% individuals joined for part time work and 12% students remained unemploed and it is considerable number. The studes who continue their education as postgrad are 8% and similar numbers are recorded for not known. The least percentage is recorded for part-time work with further studies which is 5%.
Persons who joined Freelance consultants and goverment sectors were the 5% for each group.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
You have successfully identified the main features of both the pie chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with data. However, the analysis of the table is slightly underdeveloped. While you mention that government sector salaries increased, you could have provided more specific comparisons between the starting and five-year salaries to better illustrate the trends. Additionally, there are some minor inaccuracies in data reporting, such as stating that the private sector salary was 'double' the other sectors at the start, which is not clearly supported by the provided visual data. To reach a higher band, ensure that all comparisons are precise and directly linked to the figures provided.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'However' and 'Overall', to link ideas. However, the progression of ideas is sometimes mechanical, and the paragraphing could be improved for better flow. For instance, the final sentence about freelance consultants feels disconnected from the preceding paragraph. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus and use a wider variety of linking words to connect sentences more naturally, rather than relying on simple transitions.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You have an adequate range of vocabulary to convey the information, using terms like 'proportion', 'fluctuated', and 'employment'. However, there are several spelling errors, such as 'underdratues' (undergraduate), 'unemploed' (unemployed), and 'studes' (students). These errors are noticeable and detract from the professional tone of the report. To improve, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensure you proofread your work to eliminate basic spelling mistakes. Using more varied collocations related to data description would also help elevate your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include 'the anthropologists work in different private and governments sector' (should be 'working in different private and government sectors') and 'it a large section of any other' (missing verb). Subject-verb agreement and article usage are inconsistent. While these errors rarely impede the overall meaning, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on mastering basic sentence construction and checking for missing articles and verb forms.
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