Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-02
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)
In the given pie chart they show that anthropology graduates number of working person after the degree and they compare the salary of those people's after the working of 5 years .
Overall they show the percentage of the employment after the completing the degree and compared their salary which is mentioned in the given table working experience of 5 years.
In which there are so many students are graduated from the one university. In that all students are working in different parts, according to given chart there are High percentage of people's work as Full time work , on other hand there are very less number of students are working and doing a postgraduate study.
There are equal ratio for not known and Full time postgraduate students. Some 3/2 of full time people working in part time job.
In the given table they mentioned some 3 types of employment salary after 5 years which have different salary package for same post in different sectors. Highest ratio of employees earning from government sector around 1 lakh dollars compared to freelance consultants and private sector there are 5 to 10 % of people earned 25000 to 49,999 dollars.
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 summarize the data but fails to provide a clear, accurate overview. The description of the pie chart is vague, and the interpretation of the table is inaccurate. For instance, the claim that the 'highest ratio of employees earning from government sector around 1 lakh dollars' is not supported by the data provided, which shows a range of salaries. Furthermore, the mathematical comparisons, such as '3/2 of full time people', are confusing and do not accurately reflect the visual information. To improve, focus on identifying the most significant trends and using precise figures from the charts rather than making general, unsupported statements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is often unclear. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inappropriate, such as the repetitive use of 'In the given...' to start sentences. Referencing is occasionally confusing, making it difficult for the reader to follow the connection between the charts and the analysis. The transition between the pie chart data and the table data is abrupt. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear focus would significantly enhance the logical flow of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'working person' instead of 'employed graduates' and 'not known' instead of 'unknown'. The phrasing 'highest ratio of employees earning' is imprecise. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey basic meaning, it lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band score. To improve, try to use more academic terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'sector', 'remuneration', and 'fluctuate'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('they show that anthropology graduates number of working person'), article usage, and pluralization ('people's', 'students are graduated'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the placement of commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and the lack of complex sentence structures limit the score. Focusing on sentence construction and proofreading for basic errors would be beneficial.
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