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 type of work Anthropology graduates do after completing their undergraduate degree course, and what their salaries are after 5 years of work.
overall of them doing work in private companies, the government sector, and working independently as freelance consultants, accounted for 80%, while 12% of people are unemployed, and the remaining 8% are unknown.
10% of people get paid between $25000 and $50000 in private companies, and 5% of people from the other two get the same pay.
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 fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Because the response is only 83 words, it is severely underdeveloped. While you have attempted to identify some data points, you have not provided a comprehensive summary or a clear comparison of the main features. The information provided is fragmented and lacks the necessary detail to fully address the prompt. To improve, you must ensure you describe all key trends and provide a more thorough analysis of the data presented in both the chart and the table, ensuring you reach the required length.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks a clear structure. There is no logical progression of ideas, and the paragraphing is ineffective. The use of cohesive devices is almost non-existent, making the text feel like a collection of isolated sentences rather than a cohesive report. To improve, you should organize your writing into clear paragraphs: an introduction, an overview of the main trends, and two body paragraphs detailing specific data points. Use linking words such as 'furthermore', 'in contrast', or 'meanwhile' to connect your ideas and improve the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is very basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'type of work' and 'get paid' are functional but lack the academic tone required for IELTS Task 1. There is no attempt to use more sophisticated or precise vocabulary related to data interpretation, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuate', or 'remuneration'. To improve, focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary for describing charts and tables. Avoid informal phrasing and try to incorporate a wider range of synonyms to describe the data more accurately and professionally.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammatical range is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentence structures. There are errors in sentence construction, such as the opening phrase 'overall of them doing work', which is grammatically incorrect. Punctuation and capitalization are also inconsistent. To improve, you need to practice using a variety of complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses or comparative forms (e.g., 'while the majority of graduates...'). Focus on subject-verb agreement and ensure that your sentences are complete and grammatically sound before moving on to more complex structures.
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