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 graph depicts the value of one's country's exports in proportion of each category namely : petroleum products, engineered goods, gems and jewellery, agricultural products and textiles during 2015 and 2016.

From an overall standpoint, it is readily apparent that the values have been increased in every category except gems and jewelley from 2015 to 2016. The highest contributing sector in proportion are petroleum products in both the years respectively.

In terms of totality, we can state that the exports from one's country is from petroleum products which was roughly around 60% percentage and increased by 3% in 2016. The highest spike was surveyed in the textile industry by 15.24% from it's initial percentage. Agricultural products remained stagnant in both the years and showed very less improvement.

There was a decline noticed in gems and jewellery industry by 5.18%.

Whereas, Engineered goods gradually improved by 8.5%. In comparison, we can state the overall economy improved in the country.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the data, such as the dominance of petroleum products and the decline in gems and jewellery. However, the report lacks precision in data presentation. For instance, you mention petroleum products were 'roughly around 60%', but the data provided in the prompt is essential for a high band score; you should aim to be more accurate with the figures. Additionally, while you mention the percentage change, the response would benefit from a clearer distinction between the absolute values and the percentage growth figures to avoid confusion. Overall, you cover the requirements, but the analysis could be more detailed and better supported by the provided data.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use some cohesive devices like 'In terms of totality' and 'Whereas', though some transitions feel slightly mechanical or unnatural. The progression of ideas is generally clear, moving from an overview to specific category details. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus and that the links between sentences are more varied. The referencing is generally clear, but some phrasing, such as 'In terms of totality', is not standard academic English and slightly hinders the flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'stagnant', 'decline', and 'contributing sector'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'showed very less improvement' (should be 'showed very little improvement') and 'in proportion of each category' (which is awkward). There are also minor spelling errors like 'jewelley'. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic collocations and ensure that your vocabulary is used in the correct context to convey meaning more effectively.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. However, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as 'values have been increased' (passive voice error; should be 'values increased'), 'one's country's' (unnecessary possessive), and 'it's initial percentage' (incorrect use of 'it's' instead of 'its'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they are frequent enough to limit your score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles will help improve your accuracy.

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