Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-13
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 given task is an integrated one comprising of pie chart and table chart in which, the former figure shows destination of anthropology graduates. while the latter one depicts salaries of anthropology graduates . The data has been calibrated in percentage .it is clear and coherent representation .
overall,in case of anthropology graduates ,full time work topped the chart and in salaries of anthropology graduates government sector was higher .
To begin with,in terms of destination of anthropology graduates the seat was notched by full time work with [52%].followed by part time work with [15%]while the other range between 5 to 12% .
getting into further details ,in case of salaries of anthropology graduates ,freelance consultants were taking equal from 75000 to [redacted phone]$ by 40% . and 5 to 15 % of employs were getting 25000 to 74000 $ . followed by government sector the data
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The response attempts to summarize the provided charts, but it falls significantly short of the requirements. First, it fails to meet the minimum word count of 150 words, as the text contains only 146 words, which incurs a penalty. Furthermore, the content is incomplete and trails off abruptly at the end with the phrase 'followed by government sector the data'. While the student identifies some main features, such as full-time work and salaries in the government sector, the description of the data is fragmented, lacks sufficient detail, and fails to provide adequate comparisons between the two charts. The overview provided in the second paragraph is also quite basic and cut short. Therefore, the response only partially addresses the task requirements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The organizational structure of the response is heavily disrupted by incomplete sentences and formatting issues. The student attempts to use paragraphs and transitional phrases such as 'To begin with' and 'getting into further details', but the lack of completion in the final sentence severely harms the overall progression. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or mechanically, and brackets like '[52%]' and punctuation errors throughout the text interrupt the flow of information. Paragraphing is attempted, but the logical development breaks down entirely towards the end of the text. Consequently, the arrangement lacks the clear progression required for higher band levels, placing this response firmly in the lower-middle range.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is very basic and repetitive, relying heavily on phrases copied or slightly adapted from the prompt, such as 'anthropology graduates' and 'salaries of the anthropologists'. There are noticeable limitations in lexical range and precision, demonstrated by awkward collocations like 'the seat was notched by full time work' and 'taking equal from 75000 to 100000$'. Spelling and word choice errors, such as 'employs' instead of 'employees', are present. While the vocabulary is minimally adequate to convey some of the numerical data, it lacks the flexibility and range required to score above Band 5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The student demonstrates a very limited range of grammatical structures. The writing consists mostly of simple sentences or poorly constructed complex attempts that fail due to missing verbs, incorrect punctuation, and run-on structures. For example, sentences such as 'The data has been calibrated in percentage .it is clear and coherent representation .' display severe punctuation errors with spaces before periods. The final sentence is incomplete and ungrammatical ('followed by government sector the data'). Frequent errors in capitalization, punctuation, and sentence construction distort the meaning in places and cause difficulty for the reader, aligning the grammar with Band 4.5 descriptors.
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