Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-11
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 GRAPH CHAT VALUE OF ONE COUNTRY'S EXPORTS IN VARIOUS CATEGORIES DURING 2015 AND 2016.THE CHAT SHOWS THE PERCENTAGE CHAGE IN EACH CATEGORY OF EXPORTS IN 2016 COMPARED WITH 2015. OVERALL, THAT IS CLEAR THE PETROLEUM PRUDUCTS AND ENGINEERING GOOD IN 2015 ,2016 EXPORT SECTORS IN BOTH YEAR THAN THE FIVE CATEGORIES ,GAMEAND JEWELLERY AND OTHERS PRODUCT.
IN 2015 , PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN HIGHESST ENGINEERING BY 3% FROM AROUND $60.5 BILLION AND SECOND ENGINEERING GOOD THE EXPORT FROM $58 BILLION TO $63 BILLION THAN GEMAS AND JEWWLLERY IN 2015 AROUND $43 BILLIONTO $ $41 BILLION IN 2015 AND 2016 IN VALUES FROM 5.18% LOW.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ARE $30 BILLION TO $31 BILLION BY 0.81% UP THAN TEXTILES $25 BILLION IN 2015 BY THE AROUND 15..24% UP IN $26 BILLION TO $31 BILLION IN 2015 AND 2016 MATCH THE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS . THE GRAPH CHAT IS EXPORT EARNING TO 2015 AND 2016 .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to address the task by summarizing the provided data. However, the information is presented in a fragmented and often inaccurate manner. For instance, the description of the data for 2015 and 2016 is confusing, and the figures cited do not clearly align with the trends shown in the table. While the main features are identified, the lack of clarity and the inclusion of confusing numerical data mean that the overview is not well-developed. The response fails to provide a clear, accurate summary of the comparative changes, which is a core requirement of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks logical progression. The paragraphs are disjointed, and the transition between ideas is often abrupt or non-existent. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, such as the repetitive and confusing use of 'than' and 'in 2015 and 2016'. The overall structure is mechanical, and the lack of clear paragraphing makes it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison of the export categories. The referencing is also unclear, making it hard to determine which figures belong to which category.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on basic terms like 'value', 'export', and 'products'. There are numerous spelling errors throughout the text, such as 'CHAT' instead of 'CHART', 'PRUDUCTS' instead of 'PRODUCTS', 'GEMAS' instead of 'GEMS', and 'JEWWLLERY'. These errors, combined with the misuse of terminology, significantly impede communication. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the data with the necessary precision required for an Academic Task 1 response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often distort the meaning. Sentence structures are simple and often incomplete or run-on. There is a lack of control over basic grammar, including subject-verb agreement and preposition usage (e.g., 'PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN HIGHESST ENGINEERING'). Punctuation is also problematic, with inconsistent spacing and misuse of symbols. While some simple sentences are understandable, the high frequency of errors makes the text difficult to read and limits the range of structures used.
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