IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample Answer

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.

Sample Answer 1

The pie chart provides an overview of the career outcomes of anthropology graduates upon completing their studies at a specific university, while the table presents information on the salary earned by these graduates after a specified period of work. In general, the majority of graduates secured full-time positions, while the smallest proportion opted for part-time employment alongside their postgraduate studies.

Regarding the career destinations of these graduates, more than half of them, or 52%, obtained full-time employment. Approximately 15% of the graduates found part-time work, and around 8% pursued further education after graduation. It is worth noting that only 5% of graduates continued their education while working part-time. A little over a tenth of the graduates were unemployed, and no information is available for the remaining proportion.

Shifting focus to earnings, a substantial 80% of independent consultants earned a minimum of $75,000, with half of them earning more than $100,000. Similarly, 80% of government employees earned at least $75,000, with 50% of them earning more than $100,000. In contrast, only 55% of individuals employed in the private sector earned a minimum of $75,000. The percentages of independent consultants and government employees earning between $25,000 and $49,999 were both less than 5%, in comparison to 10% for those working in the private sector.

Key Phrases and Vocabulary:

Career outcomes

Anthropology graduates

Salary earned

University graduates

Full-time positions

Part-time employment

Further education

Unemployed

Independent consultants

Government employees

Private sector employees

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.

Sample Answer 2

Band 7+

                The pie chart illustrates the standing of anthropology students upon graduation from a certain university, while the table details the salary earned by graduates in this subject after a specified term of work. In general, the majority of graduates accepted full-time positions, while the smallest number selected part-time work alongside their postgraduate studies.

                  Regarding the destination of these graduates, the majority hold full-time work, accounting for slightly more than half of the total (52 per cent). Those who have found part-time work account for around a sixth of the total (15 per cent). While around 8% of these graduates continue their education after graduation, just 5% do so while working part-time.  Only little more than a tenth of them are jobless, and no information is known on the remainder.

                              Moving on to their earnings, 80% of independent consultants made at least $75,000, with half earning more than $100,000. Although 80% of government employees earned at least $75,000,  a sizable number of government employees earned at least $100,000, at 50%. In comparison, just 55% of individuals employed by private businesses earned a minimum of $75,000. The percentages of independent consultants and government workers earning between $25,000 and $49,999 were both less than 5%, compared to 10% for those engaged in the private sector.

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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.

Sample Answer 3

Band 6.5

                   The pie chart shows the destination for Anthropology students after completing their graduation from a certain university, while the table details the salary earned by them after a specified period of work.

                   Regarding their destinations, the majority of graduates are employed full-time, at 52%, where a sixth of the total employed part-time. The percentage of students who further continue their post-graduation with part-time work is only 5%. 8% of Anthropologists completely choose full-time postgraduation study, and the remaining are jobless (12%) and unknown (8%).

              Turning to their salaries, 80% of freelance consultants and 80% of government employers earned at least $75,000, of which those who earned more than $100,000 were 40% and 50%, respectively. In comparison, only 55% of private employers earned $75,000. The proportion who earned between $25, 000 and $49,999 was 5% each of consultants and government employers, compared to 10% of private employers.

                   In summary, the majority of graduates accepted full-time work, whereas the least number of graduates selected part-time work and postgraduation study simultaneously.

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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.

Sample Answer 4

Band 6.5

                          The pie chart gives data about Anthropology degree holders' destinations after completing their degrees, while the table provides information about 5-year experienced workers' pay scale.

                       Regarding the destination of Anthropology graduates, more than 50% of students prefer full-time work, while less than three-fold of the highest proportion choose part-time work. The lowest proportion of students is 5% who are interested in part-time work plus further studies. The figure for master's students and unknown students is 8%. 12% of degree holders are jobless.

                    Turning to the salaries of Anthropology graduates, the higher the employee number, the higher the amount of salary. 50% of government employees receive up to $100,000, which is an all-time high. The next highest proportion of freelance consultants (40%) obtains between 75000 and 100,000 dollars. The figure for former and later is one-tenth of the maximum recorded who received upto 25 000 dollars. The high number of private employees (35%) who receive salaries of 50,000 dollars to 74,999 dollars.

                 In summary, we can see that the highest proportion of graduates are able to obtain full-time jobs. All three sectors' highest proportion of workers receive a high amount of salary.

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