Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-01
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 chart given below shows the percentage change in the category of exports goods in the year 2015 and 2016.
first of all the petroleum products increase by 3% as compared with 2015 income from these products is increases from 2015.
The second thing is Engineered goods these goods also increases 8.5% as compared with previoues year income from these goods is 60 billion $ in 2016 it increases from 2015.
The other product is gems and jewellery products these products decreases 5.18% as compared by the 2015.and income from these export items is 52 billion$ in 2015 and 50 billion in 2015 which shows that these products sales decreases which is not a good sign.
agriculture products 0.18% increases which is a little change as compared with 2016 and 2015 almost 42 billion $ export agriculture products in other countries of the word.
finally textile items provide a massive growth of 15.24% as compared with other export products in 2015 and 2016 and income from textile is 42 billion$ in 2016 and almost 39 billion $ in 2015
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 covers the main features of the data, such as the growth in textile and engineered goods and the decline in gems and jewellery. However, the presentation is somewhat disjointed. The overview is missing, which is a critical requirement for a Band 6 or higher. The data is presented in a list-like fashion rather than as a cohesive summary. Furthermore, there are inaccuracies in the data reporting, such as stating that gems and jewellery income was 50 billion in 2015 when the prompt implies a comparison between 2015 and 2016. The response lacks a clear analytical focus, failing to group the information logically to highlight trends.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow. While there are some attempts at linking words like 'finally' and 'the other product', the overall structure is mechanical and repetitive. The progression of ideas is not logical; the text reads more like a series of isolated sentences about each category rather than a unified report. Referencing is often unclear, and the lack of an introduction or a concluding overview significantly impacts the flow of information. To improve, you should group related data points together and use a wider variety of cohesive devices to connect your sentences.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'income from these products is increases' and 'which is not a good sign' are informal and lack the precision required for an academic report. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'export goods' instead of 'exported goods' or 'export categories'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate flexibility; you rely heavily on basic terms like 'increase', 'decrease', and 'products'. To achieve a higher score, you should incorporate more varied terminology related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'experienced a marginal rise', or 'witnessed a significant decline'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'these goods also increases') and tense usage (e.g., 'these products sales decreases'). Sentence structures are largely simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also problematic, with missing capital letters at the start of sentences and inconsistent use of full stops. The frequent errors in basic grammar and the lack of complex structures limit the score. Focusing on sentence construction and ensuring consistent verb tenses will help improve your accuracy.
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