Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-15

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 compares the value of exports in one country in 5 categories in a year. While the table illustrate the exports in 2016 compared with 2015 about the changes in percentage in each category.

Overall, it is evident that petroleum products had a highest number of export earnings over the year. While textile had the lowest number of export. In the table, textiles had the highest percentage number over the year. Meanwhile gems and jewelry had the lowest.

In 2015, petroleum started at $67 billion. Followed by engineered goods with $58 billion. While gems and jewelry had $53 billion and textiles with $33 billions of export earnings.

In 2016, there is a slight increase in petroleum with $2 billion. While engineered goods had a minimal change with $3 billion. Followed by gems and jewelry that shows minimal decrease. Meanwhile agricultural products remained stable. Textiles had a moderate increase of numbers.

In table shows, textiles had an upward trend with 15.24%. Followed by engineered goods, petroleum products and agricultural products with 8.5%, 3%, and .81%. While gems and jewelry had a downward trend for 5.18%.

In contrast, petroleum products recorded the highest number in export earning between 2015 and 2016. However, the percentage change in values is low at 3%. While Textile had the lowest number of export earnings in the percentage change values it recorded a upward trend of 15.24%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the data, such as the highest and lowest export categories and the percentage changes. However, the report lacks precision in data reporting. For instance, you mention a 'slight increase' of $2 billion for petroleum, but the table shows the value was $67 billion in 2015 and $69.01 billion in 2016, meaning the increase is actually $2.01 billion. Furthermore, your description of the table data is somewhat repetitive, as you list the same information in the final paragraph that was already covered earlier. To improve, ensure that your data points are accurate and avoid restating the same comparisons multiple times.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or repetitive. You frequently start sentences with 'In the table' or 'While', which makes the flow feel somewhat disjointed. Additionally, the logical progression between paragraphs is weak; the final paragraph repeats information about petroleum and textiles that was already mentioned in the body paragraphs. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph introduces new information rather than summarizing what has already been stated.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to describe trends such as 'upward trend', 'downward trend', and 'remained stable'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, you use 'highest number of export earnings' instead of 'highest value of export earnings'. You also use 'numbers' repeatedly when referring to percentages or values. To improve, try to use more precise terminology such as 'revenue', 'figures', or 'proportions' to avoid repetition and demonstrate a more sophisticated range of vocabulary.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the table illustrate' instead of 'illustrates'), missing articles (e.g., 'in 5 categories' instead of 'in 5 categories'), and incorrect preposition usage. Some sentences are also fragments, such as 'In table shows, textiles had an upward trend'. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to lower the score. Focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring every sentence has a clear subject and verb.

See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.

Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.