Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-11

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 6.0)

The given pie chart shows information about the destination of Anthropology graduates after completing their undergraduate degree from a particular university and the table gives data about their salaries after five years.

Overall, full-time work accounted for the highest proportion among the university graduates, while the smallest number of students did part-time jobs with their postgraduate studies. The government sector had the highest proportion of employees earning $100,000 or more, while private companies had the highest share in $50,000-74,999 category.

In term of the pie chart, over half of students went for the full-time work, while only 5% of graduates recorded for the part-time jobs with their postgraduate studies. Anthropology graduates who selected full-time work with their postgraduate studies are 8%, followed by the part-time work (15%). The proportion of unemployed students and those whose status is not known recorded at 12% and 8%.

According to the table, government sector accounted for the highest proportion of graduates in (50%) $100,000+ salary range, compared with the 40% of freelance consultant and the 30% of private companies. In the range of $25,000-49,999, both freelance consultant and government sector each recorded at 5%, while graduates of private companies accounted for the highest proportion 10%. In terms of $50,000-74,999, both freelance consultant and government sector each had 15%. In the category of $75,000-99,999, freelance consultant had largest share of employees (40%), compared with the 30% of government sector and 25% of private companies.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response effectively covers all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview and successfully selected key features from both the pie chart and the table. Comparisons are made throughout, such as contrasting the government sector with private companies in the salary table. The data is accurately represented, and the main trends are highlighted well. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are integrated more smoothly into the narrative rather than listing them, and double-check the accuracy of the percentages provided, as some descriptions of the table data could be more precise in their comparative language.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. Each paragraph has a central focus, which aids readability. You use cohesive devices such as 'In term of', 'According to', and 'compared with' to link ideas. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical or grammatically awkward, such as 'In term of the pie chart'. Improving the variety of linking phrases and ensuring that referencing (e.g., 'the latter', 'the former') is used more naturally would enhance the flow and cohesion of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'accounted for', and 'category' correctly. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'recorded for' instead of 'recorded at' or 'recorded as'. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the information clearly, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. Incorporating more varied synonyms for 'highest proportion' or 'share' would help demonstrate a more flexible lexical range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'In term of' (should be 'In terms of'), 'recorded at 12%' (should be 'was 12%'), and issues with article usage (e.g., 'the government sector' vs 'government sector'). Some sentences are slightly clunky, which impacts the overall fluency. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions when describing statistical data.

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