Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

The bar diagram compares the change in value of different types of exports of a country between 2015 and 2016, expressed in billions, while the table represents the change in each category of exports in percentage.

Overall, the incomes from exports in petroleum products, engineering goods, agricultural products and textiles increased in 2016, while only the export earning of gems and jewellery decreased. The earning growth of textile export in 2016 was by far the most among all categories. Earning form exporting petroleum products were the highest in both years.

In 2015, the total volume of petroleum product export was about 70 billion, which rose by 3% in the next year. There was a significant growth in the income from exporting engineering goods, as the figure rose from around 66 billion in 2015 to above 70 billion in the following year, responsible for a 8.5% increase. The income from exporting textiles was substantially greater in 2016 than in 2015. There was 15,24% rise in the income of textile export.

The change in the export value was negligible for the agricultural products. There were a significant dip in the export of gems and jewellery in 2016, which was about 5.18%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of the data and provided a clear overview. You included relevant comparisons, such as noting that petroleum products were the highest earners and highlighting the significant growth in textiles. However, the report could be improved by ensuring all data points are accurate. For instance, you mentioned a 15.24% rise for textiles, but the table likely indicates 15.2%. Additionally, ensure that all figures are clearly linked to the provided data. You covered all categories, which is excellent, but ensure that the distinction between the bar chart (values) and the table (percentages) is consistently maintained throughout the analysis.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. You used some cohesive devices effectively, such as 'Overall,' 'In 2015,' and 'In the following year.' However, the transition between the general overview and the specific details could be smoother. Some sentences feel slightly disconnected, and the use of referencing could be more varied to avoid repetitive structures. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate and contributes to the clarity of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'negligible,' 'substantially,' and 'significant dip.' These choices help convey the trends effectively. There are a few minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'earning growth' instead of 'export growth' and 'earning form' (a typo for 'from'). To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise academic collocations and ensure that your spelling is consistently accurate throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. Most of your sentences are clear and easy to understand. However, there are some grammatical slips, such as 'Earning form exporting petroleum products were' (subject-verb agreement error) and 'There were a significant dip' (should be 'was'). Additionally, ensure consistent punctuation, especially when dealing with decimals or percentages. While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the response from reaching the higher bands where error-free sentences are the norm.

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