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 chart illustrate information about the export value of the Country in different categories additionally the percentage change in each category by comparing the export in 2015 with 2016.
Overall, it is clear that export of the Petroleum products accounted for the highest share whereas, Textiles represented the lowest figure.Therefore Petroleum products marked up for the biggest proportion then any of the all other categories.
In details,Petroleum products export was increased by 3% durind the period. Additionally, there were dramatically rise can be seen in engineered goods with the 8.5% increment.Furthermore, Gems annd jewellery experienced the precipitous decline with the margin of 5.18%.
By comparision,a slightly rise can be noticed in agricultural products . Agricultural products and Textiles consituted for the same share in 2016. However a noticeable surge could be seen in Textiles with the 15.24% marked value.
The chart highlight the clear disparity by a largest increase in share of TEXTILE export .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The student attempts to address the task by summarizing the main features of the export data from the bar chart and table. An overview is provided, stating that petroleum products accounted for the highest share and textiles the lowest, which is accurate according to the visual data. Key comparisons and specific figures, such as the 3% increase for petroleum products and the 15.24% surge in textiles, are also included. However, there are some inaccuracies and omissions in data reporting; for instance, the student states that 'Agricultural products and Textiles constituted for the same share in 2016,' which is factually incorrect based on the provided data (Textiles were 31 billion while agricultural products were 31 in 2015, but their values and percentages differ). Furthermore, some details are vague or slightly imprecise, leading to a partial fulfillment of the task requirements. Overall, the response meets the minimum word count and touches upon the main trends, but the execution of data reporting contains errors.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The text demonstrates some organization with an introductory paragraph, an overall statement, body paragraphs addressing specific categories, and a concluding sentence. However, the logical progression is hindered by repetitive phrasing, such as starting multiple sentences and paragraphs abruptly without smooth transitions. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or inaccurately, as seen in phrases like 'In details,' 'By comparision,' and 'Therefore Petroleum products marked up for the biggest proportion then any of the all other categories.' Paragraphing is attempted, but the paragraphs are very short and somewhat disjointed. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the overall arrangement lacks the smooth flow expected at higher band levels. Cohesion is therefore mechanical and faulty in places.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary to describe the chart, including terms such as 'proportion,' 'export value,' 'increment,' and 'decline.' However, there are numerous lexical and collocational errors throughout the text, such as 'marked up for,' 'durind,' 'dramatically rise' (instead of dramatic rise), 'precipitous decline with the margin of,' and 'consituted for.' Spelling errors ('durind,' 'comparision,' 'consituted') and word formation issues ('annd') detract from the overall quality. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey a basic meaning, the frequency of word-choice and collocation errors places it firmly in the lower-middle band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response exhibits a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentence forms, such as 'Overall, it is clear that export of the Petroleum products accounted for the highest share whereas, Textiles represented the lowest figure.' However, grammatical accuracy is weak, with frequent errors in articles ('the export of the Petroleum products'), prepositions ('with the 8.5% increment'), passive/active voice confusion ('export was increased'), and punctuation (unnecessary commas before conjunctions). There are also structural awkwardnesses like 'there were dramatically rise can be seen.' These errors cause occasional strain for the reader, though the core meaning of the sentences can generally be deciphered.
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