Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The bar chart and the table illustrate data about a country's export value in different categories in the year 2015 and 2016, also it compares data of changes in percentage of each category.

Overall, textiles had the highest increase in percentage from 2015 to 2016 and gems & jewellery was the only export item to see a downfall in export.

In 2015, the earning amount of petroleum products were approximately 70 billion, which increased 3% in the next year and reached almost 73 billion. Engineered goods were about 65 billion in 2015 and increased moderately with 8.5% in the next year. Agricultural products were approximately 40 billion in 2015 and only increased by 0.81% in following year.

Gems and jewellery were the only export item to see a fall with almost 50 billion in 2015, which fell to 5.18% in 2016 and reached about 45 billion. While, gems and jewellery saw a downfall, textiles export were around 35 billion in 2015 and it increased dramatically with the percentage of 15.24% and crossed approximately 42 billion dollars in revenue.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features and provided a clear overview of the data. You covered all categories and included relevant comparisons, such as noting that gems and jewellery was the only category to experience a decline. However, the report could be improved by ensuring the data points are presented more accurately. For instance, you stated that gems and jewellery fell to 5.18%, but the table indicates a 5.18% decrease, not a value of 5.18. Precision in interpreting the relationship between the absolute values and the percentage changes is essential for a higher band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organised into clear paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs detailing the specific data. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'While' and 'In 2015', to link your sentences. However, the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs could be smoother. Additionally, some referencing is slightly mechanical. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the connection between the percentage change and the absolute value is more fluidly integrated within the sentences.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly, using terms like 'earning amount', 'increased moderately', and 'dramatically'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'downfall' to describe a decrease in export value, which is slightly unnatural in this context. You also repeat the word 'export' frequently. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations related to data trends, such as 'experienced a contraction' or 'witnessed a marginal rise', and avoid repetitive phrasing by using synonyms or referencing back to the categories.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors. For example, 'the earning amount of petroleum products were' should be 'was' to agree with the singular subject 'amount'. Additionally, 'textiles export were' should be 'textile exports were'. There are also minor punctuation and preposition errors, such as 'increased by 0.81% in following year' (missing an article). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and article usage.

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