Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-06

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 5.0)

The chart illustrate the information about the value of a country's exports in different categories during 2015 and 2016. While, table depicts the percentage fluctuation in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.

Overall, there were seven different categories of exports of a nation. One of the most highest selling product was under petroleum products in both years. Whereas the least selling product is under textiles group. Likewise the percentage change in selling of petroleum products increased by 8.5% in compare to past 2015.

In both 2015 and 2016, petroleum products was highly export to another nation with comparison to other products (around 60.5 and 60.67 $ billions of earning). However the earning form the export of textiles was jut under$40 and just above $40 in 2015 and 2016 respectively.

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AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While you have identified some main features, such as the dominance of petroleum products, the analysis is incomplete and lacks a comprehensive overview of the data provided in the table. Several categories are ignored, and the comparison between years is superficial. To improve, ensure you cover all data categories and provide a clear, analytical summary that highlights trends and significant differences rather than just listing individual figures. The response is also cut off at the end, indicating an unfinished task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is disrupted by the incomplete nature of the text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'While', 'Overall', and 'However', but they are sometimes used incorrectly, such as starting a sentence with 'While, table depicts...'. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the abrupt ending makes the overall structure feel disjointed. To improve, focus on using transition signals more naturally and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that guides the reader through the data comparison.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'selling' and 'product' throughout the text. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'one of the most highest' (a double superlative error) and 'in compare to' (should be 'compared to'). The use of '$ billions of earning' is also slightly awkward. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuation', 'proportion', 'revenue', and 'significant increase'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the clarity of your writing. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('The chart illustrate', 'petroleum products was'), incorrect article usage, and awkward sentence structures. The sentence 'the pe' at the end is an incomplete fragment. While you attempt some complex structures, they are often marred by errors. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring that your sentences are complete and punctuated correctly. Proofreading for common errors like 'in compare to' versus 'compared to' will also help.

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