Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-22
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 illustrates the exports income of five different sectors in a country, and the table depicts how the percentage changed in that sectors between 2015 and 2016.
Overall, all the sectors showed a gradual increase in 2016 whereas, the gem and jewelry experienced a downward trend. Textiles field experienced the highest change in value while agriculture products experienced the lowest change.
The petroleum products earning stood as the highest income in both years with a gradual increase of around $0.2 billion in 2016. Gem and jewelry export earning was around $50 billion in 2015 and declined to just below $50 billion in 2016. The textiles earning, approximately $35 billion was the lowest earning in 2015 and rose to around $40 billion in 2016 to reach same income with agriculture products.
The textile products experienced the largest value change of 15.24% whereas, the agriculture products showed the fewer change of 0.81%. Gem and jewelry accounted as the only one value which experienced a downward trend of 5.18%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
You have successfully identified the main features and provided a clear overview of the data. You covered both the bar chart and the table, making relevant comparisons between the two years. However, there are some inaccuracies in your data reporting. For instance, you state that petroleum products had a 'gradual increase of around $0.2 billion', but the chart shows a much larger increase. Additionally, your description of the textiles and agriculture figures in 2016 is slightly imprecise. To reach a higher band, ensure that your data extraction is perfectly aligned with the provided figures and that you clearly distinguish between the absolute values and the percentage changes.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'whereas', and 'while' to connect ideas. However, the flow is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions could be more sophisticated. For example, the final paragraph feels slightly disconnected from the previous one. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'downward trend', 'earning', and 'percentage change'. However, there are some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'exports income' (should be 'export income') and 'fewer change' (should be 'smallest change'). You also repeat the word 'earning' frequently. To improve, try to incorporate more varied synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease' and ensure that your word choices are more precise in an academic context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'how the percentage changed in that sectors' (should be 'those sectors') and 'accounted as the only one value' (should be 'was the only category'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation issues, such as the unnecessary comma after 'whereas'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles.
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