Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-30
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 table shows that the Antrhropology Graduate slaries rose in 5 years, but the amount total depends on the type of Employment for the freelance consultants it increase from 5% to 40% in 5 years, in Government Sector it is even more salaries rises from 5% upto 50% while in Private Compliment the rate of rose is quite less but its start from 10% and it gradually rises to 30% which is overall the least raise of Salaries through out differnet Sectors.
The Pie Chart Sows the data of Antropolgy Graduate in which destination of these Graduates are dispalyed it has different Sections 52% Full-time work, 15% Part_time work, 5% part_time work + postgrad study, 8% Full-time postgrad study, 12% Unemployed and 8% Not-known this data clearly states that half of the graduate are dhttps://wsrv.nl/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkeenielts.com%2Fmedia%2Fstorage%2Fim-9.pngoing full time work ,1/7 do Part time work while the rest are unemployed or studying but 1/5 are unemployed which is a point to worry
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to cover both the table and the pie chart, but the analysis is significantly flawed. The interpretation of the data is inaccurate; for instance, you describe salary percentages as 'rising from 5% to 40%', whereas the chart clearly displays salary brackets in thousands of dollars. Furthermore, the description of the pie chart contains calculation errors, such as stating '1/7 do Part time work' when the data shows 15%. Because the data interpretation is fundamentally incorrect, the response fails to provide a clear and accurate overview of the main features, which is a requirement for a higher band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is divided into two paragraphs, which is appropriate for this task. However, the progression of ideas is disjointed. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences, and the internal structure of the sentences is often confusing. For example, the transition between the table data and the pie chart data is abrupt. The use of punctuation is also problematic, with run-on sentences and missing full stops, which makes the text difficult to follow. Improved use of linking words such as 'in contrast', 'furthermore', or 'consequently' would help improve the logical flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are frequent spelling errors, such as 'Antrhropology', 'slaries', 'Compliment' (instead of company), and 'Sows' (instead of shows). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe trends accurately; for example, using 'rate of rose' instead of 'rate of increase'. While the meaning is generally discernible, the persistent spelling mistakes and the misuse of technical terms (e.g., 'destination' for employment status) indicate a limited lexical range that struggles to convey information with precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammatical control is weak. The response contains numerous errors in sentence structure, including run-on sentences and comma splices. There are also frequent errors in subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'it increase', 'salaries rises') and tense usage. The lack of proper punctuation, particularly the absence of periods between independent clauses, significantly impacts readability. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, these are often poorly formed and contain errors that occasionally impede the reader's understanding. More attention to basic sentence construction and proofreading for grammatical accuracy is essential.
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