Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-12
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 4.0)
The worth of one country's goods in various categories in the course of 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage difference in each category lf exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
The value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. Percentage change in values ([redacted phone]) petroleum products increased by 8.5% to compare to other stick Engineered goods to compare to petroleum products to medium to high, $ biiions lowest is textile then agriculture products they are entirely only 40 percentage but gems and jewellery high to compare to textiles and agriculture products.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. The content is fragmented and lacks a clear summary of the main features. While the student attempts to mention some categories like 'petroleum products' and 'textiles', the analysis is disjointed and fails to provide a coherent overview or meaningful comparisons of the data. The response does not adequately report the main trends or highlight the key differences between the years 2015 and 2016 as requested by the prompt. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks logical organization and progression. It consists of a few disjointed sentences rather than a structured report. There is no clear paragraphing, and the use of cohesive devices is almost entirely absent. The transition between the introduction and the body is non-existent, making it difficult for the reader to follow the intended meaning. The lack of logical sequencing and the absence of linking words mean that the information is not presented in a coherent manner.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student uses basic terms such as 'worth', 'goods', and 'value' repeatedly. There are also errors in word choice and phrasing, such as 'to compare to other stick' and 'they are entirely only 40 percentage', which are confusing and impede clarity. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the ability to describe data trends or categories effectively. The spelling of 'biiions' is also incorrect.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammatical range is extremely limited, consisting mostly of fragments rather than complete, well-formed sentences. There is a lack of complex structures, and the existing sentences contain frequent errors in syntax and punctuation. For example, the phrase 'The value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016' is a noun phrase rather than a complete sentence. These frequent errors and the lack of structural variety make the text difficult to read and understand.
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