Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-26
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)
the bar comparisons different patterns in country's experts for 2015 and 2016. At the same time, there is table illustrates the proportion the main features.
overall, petroleum products and gin goods were rose in both years 2015 and 2016.Conquency, gems a jewelry, agricultural products declined respectively. While textiles were decreased continuously in 2015 but reached rose in 2016.
petroleum products were earned around 65$ in 2016, and that higher that 2015 around 7%. Gems and jewelry were increased up to 8% between 2015 to 2016. the proportion as agicultural products, Textiles, and petroleum products were soared in years 2015 and 2016. in comparison, gems and jewelry had remained declined at same years.
Agricultral products showed little different around 20%, Texiltles were plummet in 35% in 2015, while it rose 40$ in 2016. Textiles and agricultural products were earned 40$ in 2016, but agricultural ptoducts were decreased around 20$.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the score. While you attempt to report on the main features, the data interpretation is inconsistent and often contradictory. For example, you state that gems and jewelry declined, but then claim they increased by 8%. Furthermore, the figures provided (e.g., '65$' or '40$') do not clearly align with the provided table, suggesting a misunderstanding of the data. To improve, ensure you accurately extract and compare the figures from the table and provide a clear, logical summary of the trends rather than listing conflicting statistics.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hindered by confusing transitions and unclear referencing. Phrases like 'Conquency' (likely meant 'consequently') are used incorrectly, and the connection between sentences is often weak. The progression of ideas is difficult to follow because the data points are presented in a disjointed manner. To improve, use clear cohesive devices such as 'In contrast,' 'Furthermore,' or 'Conversely' to link your ideas, and ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus, such as grouping categories by their growth or decline trends.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors that impede clarity. You frequently use words incorrectly, such as 'experts' instead of 'exports' and 'plummet' used as a verb in a way that does not fit the context. There is also significant repetition of basic terms like 'increased' and 'decreased'. To reach a higher band, you should work on using more precise vocabulary related to data trends, such as 'fluctuated,' 'remained stable,' or 'experienced a marginal increase,' and ensure you use the correct terminology for the subject matter.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often make the meaning unclear. Issues include incorrect verb tenses ('were rose', 'were earned'), subject-verb agreement errors, and misuse of prepositions. Sentence structures are generally simple, and attempts at more complex sentences are often marred by errors, such as 'While textiles were decreased continuously in 2015 but reached rose in 2016.' To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and ensuring consistent tense usage when describing past data. Proofreading for common errors like 'were' + past participle when the active voice is required will also help.
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