Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The chart illustrated shows the value of on country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016 as well on other hand the chart shows the percentage change in each category if exports of exports in 2016 cimapred with 2015.
Overall the Bar chart indicates By 2015, number of petrolum products are 65 billions dollar, Engienerring goods are 55 billions, Gems and jewellery are 55 billions, Agricultural products are slight more than 40 billions dollars and textiles are below than 40 billions bollars .
By 2016 , the product category soar from the 2015. Petroleum products task base of 65 billions dollars, Enguieneering good are also touch the base og 65 billions dollars, gems and jewellery are slight below than 2015, its 50 billions dollar and Agriculture products are 42 billions dollar and the textiles are 40 billions dollars and the percentavge overall changes with 3% to 8.5 % where textiles are on 15.24 %.
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 attempts to address the task by summarizing the provided data. However, it fails to clearly distinguish between the two distinct datasets provided: the export values for 2015/2016 and the percentage change. The description of the data is often inaccurate, such as stating petroleum products were 65 billion in 2015 when the chart shows a different figure, and the summary of percentage changes is confusing and lacks clarity. While the main features are identified, the lack of precision in reporting the figures and the failure to provide a clear, analytical overview of the trends significantly limits the response. To improve, ensure data is transcribed accurately and grouped logically.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into three short paragraphs, but the logical flow is weak. The introduction is repetitive and contains awkward phrasing ('as well on other hand'). The transition between the 2015 data and the 2016 data is abrupt, and the use of cohesive devices is minimal and often mechanical. For instance, the phrase 'By 2016, the product category soar' does not effectively link the ideas. The paragraphing is present but does not effectively separate the overview from the detailed data analysis. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear focus would enhance the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, with frequent errors in word choice and spelling. Examples include 'petrolum', 'Engienerring', 'bollars', and 'percentavge'. The student relies on basic descriptors like 'number of' or 'base of', which are not appropriate for describing statistical data. There is little evidence of a range of vocabulary suitable for an academic report. To reach a higher band, the student needs to focus on accurate spelling and using more precise terminology related to data analysis, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'experienced a significant increase'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('product category soar'), incorrect verb tenses, and awkward sentence structures ('textiles are below than 40 billions bollars'). The use of articles and prepositions is inconsistent throughout the text. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, they are often faulty, leading to confusion. The student should focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring correct subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage before attempting more complex grammatical structures.
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