Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-18
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)
As the illustration depicts, the value of one country exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016.As the general trend, Percentage change in each category of export in 2016 compared with 2015.
As the diagram suggested, Export earnings in 2015 Petroleum products is high in 60 and en gineered goods was 34 and gems and jewellery was 50 and agricultural products was 40 and the least textile was only 36. Additionally, in 2016 Petroleum products and engineered goods are same in the diagram gems and jewellery 32 and agricultural products was 40 and textile was same are 40. Percentage changes by time Petroleum products 3% up and engineered goods 8% up gems and jewellery 5.18%down and agricultural products 0.81% high and last textiles 15.24% high in 2015 to 2016.
In conclusion, the rate and Percentages of these products are not same constantly some times few goods are high and sometimes few things are decreased to import export sector.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to summarize the data but fails to provide a clear overview or highlight the most significant trends. The information is presented as a list of figures rather than a cohesive report. Several key features are missing or inaccurately described, such as the failure to clearly distinguish between the export values and the percentage changes. The conclusion is vague and does not synthesize the data effectively. To improve, you must identify the 'main features' (e.g., which category saw the highest growth or decline) rather than simply listing every data point, which makes the report repetitive and difficult to follow.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks logical progression. The paragraphs are poorly structured, and the sentences are disjointed. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas; for example, the transition between the 2015 data and the 2016 data is abrupt. The use of referencing is weak, and the overall arrangement of information is mechanical. To improve, use linking words such as 'whereas', 'in contrast', or 'subsequently' to guide the reader through the data. Ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus, such as one for the initial values and one for the percentage changes.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic terms like 'high', 'same', and 'up'. There is a lack of precision in describing statistical trends, such as using '3% up' instead of 'an increase of 3%'. Some phrasing is unnatural, such as 'Percentage changes by time'. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more academic vocabulary related to data analysis, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'experienced a decline', or 'surpassed'. The current range is just enough to communicate the basic facts but lacks the flexibility required for higher scores.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('Export earnings... is high') and sentence fragments ('As the general trend, Percentage change...'). The sentence structures are simple and often lack proper punctuation, which hinders readability. There is no evidence of complex sentence structures. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring every sentence has a clear subject and verb. Work on using articles correctly and avoiding run-on sentences. Increasing the variety of sentence types, such as using subordinate clauses, will help improve your score in this criterion.
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