Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-01
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 pie-chart illustrates the proportion of anthropology graduates, while table demonstrate the salaries after five years of work.
Overall, pie-chart account for six graduates in which 52% has highest percent based on full time work, but 5% is least possessed by part time work or postgraduate study. The table represents the type of employment and salaries in which government sector has 50% salary based on one lac dollars, while freelance consultants earned 5% of below 50 thousand.
Additionally, 15% pie-chart shows part time workers followed by 12% by unemployed and 8% is for full time postgraduate study and unknown students. In contrast, graduate students are working in private companies earn 35% of 50,000 to 74,999$ that is greater to 30% of 100,000$.
Finally, freelance consultants have also 40% of 75000 to [redacted phone]$. Although, low percent in salaries is shown by private companies, quite constant 5% rise of trend also is observed.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| 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 chart and the table, but the reporting of data is often inaccurate or confusing. For instance, stating that the government sector has '50% salary based on one lac dollars' is unclear and misrepresents the data. The overview is weak, as it focuses on specific percentages rather than identifying the main trends or significant comparisons. The information is presented in a fragmented way, making it difficult for the reader to grasp the overall relationship between employment types and salary brackets. To improve, focus on grouping data logically and ensuring that the figures cited are clearly linked to the correct categories.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical flow between sentences is often disjointed. While some cohesive devices like 'Additionally' and 'In contrast' are used, they are sometimes applied to unrelated pieces of information, which hinders the progression of ideas. The referencing is occasionally confusing, such as the transition between the pie chart data and the table data. The structure lacks a clear, cohesive narrative that guides the reader through the data. Improving the use of linking phrases and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would significantly enhance the coherence of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and sometimes inaccurate, which impacts the clarity of the report. Phrases like 'least possessed by' and 'that is greater to' are unnatural and imprecise. There is a reliance on basic descriptive language, and some terms are used incorrectly in context, such as 'one lac dollars' (which is not standard IELTS terminology) and the confusing description of salary ranges. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise terminology for describing data, such as 'account for', 'constitute', 'the majority of', or 'a significant proportion', and ensure that numerical data is presented with standard currency formatting.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('table demonstrate', '52% has highest percent') and article usage. Sentence structures are often repetitive or awkward, such as '40% of 75000 to 999999$'. While the meaning is generally discernible, the high frequency of errors in basic sentence construction and punctuation prevents the response from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence patterns and proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect verb forms. Incorporating a wider variety of complex structures would also help improve the range score.
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