Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-21

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 7.0)

While the bar chart illustrates the value of a nation's exports in different categories, namely petroleum products, engineered goods, gem and jewellery, agricultural goods, and textile in 2015 and 2016, the table compared the proportion change in values in each category between 2015 and 2016.

Overall, petroleum products represented the highest figure in export earnings followed by engineered goods, while textiles in 2015 showed the least value on the chart. Meanwhile, textiles had the largest increase in percentage change in [redacted phone] among the five types, while only the gems and jewellery items experienced decrease in values.

In terms of the export earnings, petroleum products accounted for around 61 and 63 billion dollars in 2015 and 2016 respectively, the highest figures on the chart. The second-highest was the engineered goods with around $57 billion in 2015 and $61 billion in 2016, whereas, the gem and jewellery items represented the third position with nearly $42 billion in 2015 and $40 billion in 2016. Furthermore, agricultural products hovered around $30 billion in both the years, while textiles accounted for around $26 billion in 2015 but rose to above $30 billion in the next year.

In terms of the percentage change in each category, the gem and jewellery item decreased to 5.18% in value, while the other four categories experienced increase with textiles (15.24%) bearing the highest figure.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the data and provided a clear overview. You covered all categories and made relevant comparisons between the two years. The inclusion of specific data points, such as the $61 billion for petroleum and the 15.24% increase for textiles, demonstrates a good grasp of the information. To reach a higher band, ensure that your overview is more integrated; rather than just listing the highest and lowest, try to highlight the most significant trends or contrasts across the entire dataset. Your summary is accurate and addresses all parts of the prompt effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression from the introduction to the overview and then into detailed body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'meanwhile', 'furthermore', and 'in terms of' to link your ideas effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the general trends from the specific data analysis. The flow of information is smooth, and the relationship between the bar chart and the table is clearly established. The structure is coherent and easy to follow throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'accounted for', 'hovered around', and 'experienced decrease' are used accurately. While the vocabulary is functional and appropriate for an academic report, it lacks a degree of sophistication or 'less common' lexical items that would elevate the response to a higher band. There are no significant errors in word choice or collocation, and the language used is natural and fits the context of describing statistical data well.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as the opening complex sentence and the use of 'while' to contrast data points. Most of your sentences are error-free, and your control over grammar and punctuation is generally good. There are minor slips, such as 'only the gems and jewellery items experienced decrease' (should be 'a decrease') and 'in both the years' (should be 'in both years'). However, these errors are infrequent and do not impede communication. The grammatical control is solid throughout the text.

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