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 table illustrates the figures of one country`s exports in four different products during 2016 to 2019. However, the comparison of proportion change in each category of exports in 2016 with 2015.
Overall, in 2015 and in 2016 exports earnings are significantly high at the start. Consequently, fell slightly over the period given.
In terms of earnings, in 2016 two products ( Petroleum products, Engine goods) are significantly high over the period given whereas, in 2015 Petroleum products are high at the start then dipped
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 3.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 3.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, significantly impacting the task achievement score. Furthermore, the content is underdeveloped; it fails to report the main features or make meaningful comparisons between the categories. The student misinterprets the data range, citing '2016 to 2019' when the prompt specifies 2015 and 2016. The summary is fragmented and lacks the necessary detail to provide a clear overview of the provided table. Because the response is less than 100 words and fails to address the prompt's requirements for data analysis, it falls into the lower band range.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks a logical structure. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the ideas within the paragraphs are disjointed and do not flow logically. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences or ideas, making the text feel like a collection of isolated statements rather than a cohesive report. The transition between the introduction and the body is abrupt, and the overall progression of information is unclear, which hinders the reader's ability to follow the analysis.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'significantly high' are used repeatedly without variation or precision. There is a lack of academic vocabulary appropriate for describing data, such as 'fluctuated', 'increased', 'decreased', or 'proportionate'. The student struggles to use precise terminology to describe the export categories or the trends shown in the table. The limited range of vocabulary prevents the student from conveying information with any degree of sophistication or accuracy.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are issues with sentence structure, such as the sentence fragment 'However, the comparison of proportion change in each category of exports in 2016 with 2015.' Additionally, there are errors in verb tense and subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'exports earnings are significantly high'). The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, and the overall lack of control over basic grammar makes the text difficult to read.
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