Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-27
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 charts compares the export earnings of five different product categories in 2015 and 2016, while the table shows the percentage change in the value of these exports over the same period.
Overall, the petroleum products and engineered goods are the highest earning categories in both years. ,Most products exprienced an increase in export value with textiles showing the largest growth. In contrast gems and jewellery were the only category to decline.
In 2015 petroleum products generated approximately $65 billion rising to around $68 billion in 2016, an increase of 8.5%. Similarly EARNING
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, as it is significantly under-length at only 94 words. Consequently, the response is incomplete and fails to report on all the data provided in the prompt. While the introduction and overview are present, the body paragraphs are cut off mid-sentence, preventing a full summary or a comprehensive comparison of the categories. To improve, you must ensure you provide a full analysis of all data points and complete your sentences to fully address the task requirements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response shows a basic attempt at logical organization with an introduction, an overview, and the start of a body paragraph. However, the abrupt ending severely disrupts the flow and coherence of the text. Cohesive devices are used in a limited way, such as 'In contrast' and 'Similarly', but the overall structure is incomplete. To achieve a higher band, you need to develop your ideas into full, well-structured paragraphs that guide the reader through the data logically.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is generally appropriate for the task, with terms like 'export earnings', 'product categories', and 'percentage change'. However, there are spelling errors such as 'exprienced' and a lack of sufficient range due to the unfinished nature of the response. The vocabulary is functional but limited in its ability to demonstrate a wide range of precise or sophisticated language. Focusing on accurate spelling and incorporating more varied descriptive verbs and nouns would enhance your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some complex structures, such as the opening sentence. There are minor punctuation errors, such as the comma placement in '.,Most' and the incomplete sentence fragment at the end. Because the text is unfinished, it is difficult to assess your full control over complex grammatical structures. To improve, ensure that you proofread for basic punctuation and sentence completion, and aim to use a wider variety of complex sentence forms once you have met the length requirement.
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