Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-07-24
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 7.0)
The provided bar graph and table illustrate the information about the value of one nation exports in different types between 2015 and 2016 and the proportion change in each type of export in 2016 compared to 2015.
As an overview, the highest figure of exports can be observed in petroleum products. While, ratio of export change increased in every category except Gems and jewellery.
During 2015, nearly 60 billion’s petroleum products export. Whilst, it increased to almost 70 in 2016.In contrast, approximately 60 and 65 billion Engineered goods export from 2015 to 2016, respectively. Meanwhile, in case of Gems and jewellery number was just over 50 billion. A similarity can be observed in the export of Agricultural products between 2015 and 2016 , amounted to nearly 40 billion.
Furthermore, a slight difference was apparent in the figure of textiles exports during 2015 and 2016, the former one was nearly 30 billion and latter was just over 40. The proportion of exports change was 3 in case of Petroleum products. However, it increased to 8.5% in Engineered goods.Whereas, 15.24% inclined in term of textiles which was comparatively higher then Agricultural products, amounted to 0.81%. Only Gems and jewellery exports change decreased by 5.18 %.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the main features and making relevant comparisons. You successfully highlighted the trends in export values and the percentage changes. However, the overview is slightly weak; while you mention the highest figure and the general trend, it could be more analytical by grouping the categories more effectively. The data is generally accurate, but ensure that the units (billions) are consistently applied to all figures to avoid ambiguity. Overall, you have provided a clear summary of the data provided in the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'Meanwhile', and 'Furthermore' to link ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive, and the flow between sentences could be smoother. For instance, the transition between the description of export values and the percentage changes in the final paragraph is a bit abrupt. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that referencing is precise would help elevate the score in this criterion.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'category', and 'illustrate'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'inclined in term of' instead of 'increased by', and '60 billion’s petroleum products' which is grammatically awkward. While you attempt to use more specific vocabulary, some phrasing remains slightly unnatural. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations and avoiding repetitive structures when describing data trends.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as missing articles ('the highest figure', 'in case of Gems'), incorrect preposition usage ('inclined in term of'), and awkward phrasing ('the former one was nearly 30 billion and latter was just over 40'). While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. You should focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles to improve the overall accuracy of your writing.
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