Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-04

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 chart below illustrate what Anthropology graduates from one university did after completing their undergraduate degree course. The table reflect the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years.

Around 52% of the graduates work full time and only 12% of the graduates is unemployed,

and 15% of them doing part time jobs, on the other hand, 8% graduates are doing full time postgrad study, and only 5% graduates doing part time jobs and postgrad study, and there is no information about 8% graduates.

graduates who works as freelance consultants, 40% of them earns more then [redacted phone]$

AI examiner evaluation

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 98 words, the information is presented in a very fragmented and incomplete manner. While some data points from the chart are mentioned, the summary lacks a clear overview or a meaningful comparison of the trends. The table data is also addressed in a very limited way, failing to provide a comprehensive report of the salary information. To improve, you must ensure you cover all parts of the prompt, including a clear introduction, a summary of main trends, and detailed supporting data, while meeting the length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response lacks a logical structure. It consists of a few disjointed sentences rather than a cohesive report. There is no paragraphing, and the use of cohesive devices is minimal and often misused (e.g., 'on the other hand' is used incorrectly to connect unrelated data points). The progression of ideas is not clear, and the lack of a proper introduction and conclusion makes the text difficult to follow. To improve, you should organize your report into clear paragraphs: an introduction, an overview of the main features, and two body paragraphs detailing the data with appropriate linking words.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. There are several errors in word choice and form, such as 'anthropologist' instead of 'anthropologists' and 'earns' instead of 'earn'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. You rely on simple verbs like 'work' and 'doing'. To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'majority', 'fluctuate', or 'remuneration', and ensure you use the correct plural and singular forms consistently.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that impede clarity. Subject-verb agreement is a major issue, for example, 'The chart below illustrate' (should be 'illustrates') and '12% of the graduates is' (should be 'are'). There are also punctuation errors and issues with sentence structure, such as the run-on sentence in the second paragraph. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and practice using a wider variety of complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions.

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