Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-20
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 below displays the value and change in the percentage of one country's exports in various categories such as petroleum products and engineered goods during 2015 and 2016.
Overall, petroleum products and engineered goods held the most value in both 2015 and 2016. Gems and jewellery, agricultural products, and textiles earned about half of the two.
Every category except for gems and jewellery earned more in 2016 compared to 2015. In fact, petroleum products earned nearly 70 billion dollars in total. On the other hand, agricultural products and textiles earned as little as 40 billion dollars.
As for the percentage change in values, most products grew between 2015 and 2016, with textiles increasing in value by nearly 16%. However, gems and jewellery decreased in value by 1%. In this way, it can be predicted that while textiles will continue to grow in value over time, gems and jewellery will decrease in value.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers the main features of the data, such as identifying the highest-earning categories and the percentage changes. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For example, the statement that petroleum products earned 'nearly 70 billion dollars' is not supported by the provided data, which shows values closer to 60 billion. Furthermore, the final sentence makes a prediction ('it can be predicted that...'), which is an inappropriate inclusion for a Task 1 report, as the task requires an objective summary of the provided data rather than speculation. The overview is present but could be more precise in highlighting the key trends across all categories.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs focusing on values and percentage changes. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall,' 'In fact,' and 'On the other hand' are used to link ideas. However, the progression of ideas is occasionally disjointed. For instance, the transition between the general value summary and the specific percentage change section is somewhat abrupt. While the paragraphing is appropriate, the use of cohesive devices is occasionally mechanical, and the logical flow could be improved by better integrating the comparisons between the two years.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'petroleum products,' 'engineered goods,' and 'percentage change' used correctly. However, the range is somewhat limited and repetitive. The phrase 'earned more' is used repeatedly, and there is a lack of more sophisticated vocabulary to describe trends or data fluctuations (e.g., 'fluctuated,' 'remained stable,' 'experienced a marginal decline'). The word choice is functional but lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band score. There are no significant spelling errors, but the lexical range does not demonstrate a high level of flexibility.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some accurate complex sentences, such as 'While textiles will continue to grow in value over time, gems and jewellery will decrease in value.' However, there are minor grammatical issues, such as the phrasing 'earned about half of the two,' which is unclear and awkward. Punctuation is generally correct, and the errors present do not impede communication. To reach a higher band, the student should aim for a greater variety of complex structures and ensure that all comparative statements are grammatically precise.
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