Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-18

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 bar graph delineates the value of a country exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016, bring the aggregate total into focus, accompanying by percentage change in values.

A comprehensive overview reveals that Petroleum products reached its peak at 66 billion, constituting the most substantial figure. Conversly, Textiles recorded the lowest value at 35 billions, representing the smallest figure. Overall, the remaining categories demostrated varying levels, with considerable different between the highest and lowest values.

Further analysis of the bar chart indicates that Engineered good stood at 60 billions in 2016 and 55 billions in 2015, followed by Gems and jewellery at 51 billions in 2015 and 50 billions in 2016. Meanwhile, Agricultural products registered 41 billions in 2016 and 40 billions in 2015, demostrating a moderate variation.

In contrast, petroleum products increase 3%, whereas, Engineered goods increased 8.5% over 2 years. Similarly, Testiles went through a change of 15.24%

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The student attempts to address the task by reporting figures from the chart and table, but there are significant inaccuracies in the data retrieval. For example, the student states that Petroleum products reached 66 billion and Textiles 35 billions, which do not accurately reflect the visual data where Petroleum products were 61 (2015) and 63 (2016), and Textiles were 26 and 31. Furthermore, the overview is confused by inaccurate peak figures. While the response does attempt to highlight main features and comparisons, the frequent data errors mean the response falls short of fully satisfying the requirements of higher bands. According to the descriptors, this aligns best with a Band 5.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into paragraphs, with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a concluding data point. However, the logical progression is hindered by inaccurate figures and awkward transitions, such as 'Conversly' (with a spelling error) and 'In contrast'. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and cohesive devices are used rather mechanically. While paragraphing is attempted, the overall progression lacks seamless clarity. This corresponds to Band 5.5.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The student demonstrates an adequate vocabulary for the task, attempting words such as 'delineates', 'aggregate', and 'substantial'. However, there are notable spelling errors ('demostrated', 'Conversly', 'Testiles') and inaccuracies in word forms or collocations, such as 'considerable different' instead of 'considerable difference'. Less common items are attempted with some lack of precision. This performance sits comfortably within the Band 5.0 range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as 'A comprehensive overview reveals that Petroleum products reached its peak...'. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues like 'petroleum products increase 3%' (instead of 'increased'), missing prepositions, and awkward phrasing ('accompanying by percentage change'). While communication is generally maintained despite these errors, the density of inaccuracies keeps the score at Band 5.0.

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