Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-10

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 6.5)

The provided bar charts compare a country's exports in different categories between 2015 and 2016. To summarize, most of the products saw a rise in their exports in comparison to the previous year. However, the textiles sector grew considerably over a period of one year, but the gems and the jewellery experienced a slight decline in their exports in 2016.

The fuel products and the engineering items witnessed 3 percent and 8.5 percent growth, consequently their exports were at 60 and approximately 55 billion dollars in 2015 respectively, and both reached around 62 billion dollars in 2016. Furthermore, the agricultural products saw a marginal increase of just 0.81 percent and surged to just over 40 billion dollars in 2016. While the textiles underwent an exponential increase of 15.24% and attained the 40 billion dollars mark in 2016. On the other hand, the gems and jewellery exports dipped from 50 billion dollars in 2015 to around 45 billion dollars in 2016. The overall percentage drop was 5.18 percent.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main trends and provided relevant data points to support your summary. You covered all categories mentioned in the prompt and made clear comparisons between the two years. However, the overview could be more analytical; instead of just stating that most products rose, you could highlight the contrast between the growth in most sectors and the decline in gems and jewellery. The data is generally accurate, though ensure that the distinction between the percentage change and the absolute values is always clear to the reader.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, a summary of trends, and a body paragraph detailing the specific figures. You use cohesive devices such as 'furthermore', 'while', and 'on the other hand' effectively to guide the reader through the data. Paragraphing is appropriate, and the progression of ideas is smooth. To reach a higher band, ensure that the transition between the general overview and the specific data points is even more seamless, perhaps by grouping the categories that showed growth versus those that declined more distinctly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'witnessed', 'surged', 'dipped', and 'exponential increase'. These choices are appropriate for an academic report. There are no significant spelling errors, and the terminology related to the data (e.g., 'percentage change', 'billion dollars') is used correctly. To improve, try to avoid repeating 'exports' too frequently and look for more varied ways to describe numerical changes, such as 'a marginal uptick' or 'a notable contraction'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are clear and error-free. There is a minor error in the phrase 'consequently their exports were', where a semicolon or a full stop would be more appropriate than a comma to join these independent clauses. Additionally, 'the gems and the jewellery' is slightly unnatural; 'gems and jewellery' is sufficient. Overall, your control of grammar is good, and the minor slips do not impede communication.

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