Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-14

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 compares the value of one country export in various parts between 2015 to 2016 and percentage change in each category of export in 2015 compared with 2016.

Overall, this show the export earning in different companies such as ( Petroleum products, Engineered goods, Gems and jeweller, agricultural products , Textiles ). The highest range is Petroleum products and the lowest is Textiles.

Firstly, Petroleum products is around about 60 dollars in 2015 and 65 dollars in 2016.Furthermore, Textiles is decreased in 2015 from almost 35 dollars and it increased little bit in 2016 from 40 dollars. Agricultural products remain almost stable in both years.

Secondly, Gems and jewellery is in 201

AI examiner evaluation

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. Furthermore, the task is incomplete, as the final sentence is cut off mid-thought. While you have attempted to identify some main features, the analysis is superficial and lacks a clear overview of the data trends. You have not fully reported on all categories provided in the prompt, and the failure to complete the response prevents a full summary of the information. To improve, ensure you provide a comprehensive overview, include all data categories, and complete your sentences to provide a full analysis of the trends and comparisons.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response shows some attempt at organization through the use of transition words like 'Firstly' and 'Secondly'. However, the paragraphing is underdeveloped, and the abrupt ending disrupts the logical flow of the report. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the opening sentence where the description of the data is confusing. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and that your ideas are fully developed before moving to the next point. Using a wider range of cohesive devices, such as 'whereas' or 'in contrast', would help to link your comparisons more effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'highest' and 'lowest' and struggle with accurate terminology for the data categories, such as 'Gems and jeweller' instead of 'Gems and jewellery'. There are also issues with word choice, such as 'one country export' instead of 'a country's exports'. To improve, focus on using more precise vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained steady', or 'experienced a marginal increase'. Expanding your range of descriptive nouns and verbs will help you convey information more professionally and accurately.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('this show the export earning') and incorrect preposition usage ('in 2015 from almost 35 dollars'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and the attempt at more complex structures is hindered by errors. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of parentheses and the incomplete final sentence. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like pluralization and verb tense consistency. Practicing the use of complex sentences, such as using subordinating conjunctions, will also help improve your range.

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