Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-31
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 given graph illustrates the information of one country exports in different categories throughout the year 2015 and 2016 and each category export of 2016 and compared to 2015 exports.
To begin with, petroleum products which were highest amount among all categories during 2015 which is 6.5% and in second year there is small changes seen this increased by mere $6.6 and there are also some other categories of exported by the country such as Engineered goods, Gems and jewelry, agricultural products and textiles.
Furthermore, the highest export earning is in petroleum products and second highest export earning is Engineered goods this is near $6 in 2015 and above $6 in 2016 this increased 8.5% from previous year. The lowest medium of export is in textiles in which near $35 export in 2015 and above $40 export in 2016 and there are also two other categories which also earn medium amount of money by exports such as gems and jewelry which were earn above $50 in 2015 and near $50 in 2016 and agricultural products which earn $40 in 2015 and above 40 in 2016.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to summarize the data but fails to accurately interpret the figures provided in the table. There is significant confusion between the export values (in billions) and the percentage change figures. For instance, you describe petroleum products as '6.5%' in 2015, whereas the table indicates this is the percentage change, not the export value. Furthermore, the data points mentioned (e.g., '$35' for textiles) do not align with the provided table, suggesting a misreading of the visual information. While you identify the main categories, the lack of accurate data reporting prevents a clear overview of the trends. To improve, ensure you distinguish between absolute values and percentage changes clearly.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the logical progression is hindered by the inaccurate data reporting. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'To begin with' and 'Furthermore', but they feel somewhat mechanical. The referencing is occasionally unclear, particularly when discussing the categories, as the connection between the years and the specific data points is muddled. The flow between sentences is sometimes disjointed because the information presented does not logically follow the visual evidence provided in the prompt. Improving the accuracy of your data will naturally help improve the coherence of your analysis.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. You frequently use phrases like 'highest export earning' and 'medium amount of money'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'lowest medium of export' and 'which were earn', which are grammatically incorrect and imprecise. While you attempt to use category names correctly, the overall range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with the precision required for an Academic Task 1 response. To reach a higher band, focus on using more varied verbs to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'experienced a marginal increase'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'the information of one country exports' (should be 'the country's exports'), 'there is small changes seen' (subject-verb agreement error), and 'which were earn' (incorrect verb tense). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often contain errors. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that you are using the correct tense when describing data from the past.
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