Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-08
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)
An information indicates anthropology graduates from a university. there are two things that described here, first shows a chart which refers destination of graduates. second one shows salaries in upcoming 5 years.
the graph first shows for full time work. the ration for this is about 52%. 15% of students are doing part time work. there are 5% of graduates who postgrad study as well as they work part time. only 8% of graduates where choose to study for full time. unemployment ratio is about 12%. further more some of don't even know what they have to do.
in 5 years salary will increase in meanson three sectors. for freelance consultants they will give $75,000 to 99,999 salary about 40%. government sector pay most. $100,000+ this much amount they give to the graduates about 50% of graduates recives this much. private companies will give $50,000 to $74,999 to their employ by 35%.
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 addresses the task by summarizing the provided chart and table. However, the overview is missing, which is a critical requirement for Task 1. While you have selected some key features, the reporting is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear comparison between the categories. For instance, you list percentages for full-time work and unemployment but do not synthesize this information to highlight the main trends. To improve, ensure you include a clear introductory overview that summarizes the most significant trends across both visuals and focus on comparing the data points rather than simply listing them.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is very limited and sometimes inaccurate, such as 'further more some of don't even know'. The progression of ideas is somewhat disjointed, and the transition between the chart and the table is abrupt. To achieve a higher band, you should use a wider range of linking words and phrases (e.g., 'in contrast', 'consequently', 'regarding the salary data') to connect your sentences and paragraphs more fluidly, ensuring that the relationship between the ideas is clear.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate to convey the basic information, but it is quite repetitive and lacks precision. Phrases like 'this much amount' and 'give to the graduates' are unnatural and imprecise. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'ration' instead of 'ratio' and 'meanson' which is unclear. To improve, you should aim to use more academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'sector', 'remuneration', and 'fluctuate'. Expanding your range of synonyms will help you avoid repeating the same basic verbs and nouns throughout the report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles ('the government sector'), incorrect verb forms ('some of don't even know'), and punctuation issues. The sentence 'in 5 years salary will increase in meanson three sectors' is grammatically awkward and unclear. To improve, you need to work on sentence variety by incorporating complex structures, such as relative clauses or passive voice, and pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Proofreading for basic errors will also significantly improve the clarity of your writing.
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