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 represents the emplyment information of anthropology graduates, while the table details the range of salaries these graduates, involved in three different sectors, receive after working for five years. Overall, the majority of the graduates are able to find full-time employment, while the government setor provides the highest opportunity to receive a salary of $[redacted phone] after five years of dedication to the company.
Full-time work dominates the data with recorded value of 52%. The
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely impacts the ability to fully address the task. While you have identified the main features of the pie chart and the table, the analysis is incomplete because the text stops abruptly after only 76 words. To achieve a higher band, you must provide a comprehensive summary that covers all data points, including comparisons between the three sectors (government, private, and freelance) and the salary ranges provided in the table. Currently, the response fails to develop the ideas sufficiently to meet the task requirements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is too short to demonstrate a clear logical progression or effective paragraphing. While the introductory sentence is coherent and uses a cohesive device ('while'), the text ends prematurely, preventing the evaluation of your ability to manage information flow or use a range of cohesive devices across a full essay. The structure is currently limited to an introduction and a single sentence of analysis, which does not constitute a coherent response to an academic task.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
You demonstrate a basic range of vocabulary suitable for describing data, such as 'employment information', 'range of salaries', and 'full-time employment'. However, there are spelling errors ('emplyment', 'setor') that detract from the quality of the writing. Because the response is so brief, there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate a wider range of vocabulary or the ability to use less common lexical items with precision. To improve, focus on accuracy and expanding your range of descriptive verbs and nouns related to data analysis.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The sentences produced are grammatically sound, showing a basic ability to construct complex sentences using 'while'. However, the extremely limited length means there is no opportunity to demonstrate a range of complex structures or consistent control over a variety of grammatical forms. The few sentences present are accurate, but the lack of volume makes it impossible to award a higher band. To improve, ensure you write a full response that allows you to showcase a variety of sentence types, including passive voice and comparative structures.
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