Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The given pie chart and table illustrate the job status of Anthropology graduates from one university after completion bachelor degree course and the remuneration they receiving after 5 years of work respectively.
Overall, maximum students are involved in full time work and least graduates chose part-time work with postgrad study. Similarly, after 5 years, the top salary getting field is government sector and least is freelance consultants.
In contrast, after graduation, 52% students chose full time work. Likewise, 15% students preferred to do part time job. The notable thing is that, 12% of the total students, are unemployed. After that, 8% graduates chose did full time postgrad study and 8% students condition is not given.
Furthermore, after 5 years, the most remuneration of Anthropology graduates is in government sector with more than $[redacted phone]. least salary is in freelance sector between $25000- $49999. 50% government employee gets high salary and 5% freelance consultant gets least salary.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the pie chart and the table. You successfully identified the main features, such as the prevalence of full-time work and the salary disparities in the government sector. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For example, you mention that 8% of students' conditions are 'not given,' but this is a misinterpretation of the data (likely 'unknown' or 'other'). Furthermore, the comparison between the two data sets could be more integrated. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are interpreted accurately and that the overview provides a more comprehensive summary of the trends rather than just listing isolated figures.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. The use of cohesive devices such as 'In contrast,' 'Likewise,' and 'Furthermore' helps to guide the reader through the information. However, the progression of ideas is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions feel slightly forced. The referencing is generally clear, but the flow between sentences could be improved to create a more cohesive narrative. The paragraphing is appropriate for the task, but the internal structure of the paragraphs could benefit from more varied linking words to avoid a repetitive feel.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, allowing you to convey the main points clearly. You use some topic-specific terms like 'remuneration,' 'freelance consultants,' and 'government sector.' However, there are several instances of awkward phrasing or incorrect word choice, such as 'top salary getting field' instead of 'highest-paying sector' and 'most remuneration' instead of 'highest remuneration.' There is also a lack of variety in your descriptive language. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and academic vocabulary to describe trends and data comparisons, rather than relying on basic descriptors.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include 'completion bachelor degree course' (missing 'a' and 'of'), 'remuneration they receiving' (incorrect verb form), and '8% students condition is not given' (missing possessive apostrophe). There are also issues with article usage and subject-verb agreement. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and refining your use of articles and prepositions would be highly beneficial.
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