Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-24
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 4.0)
The line graph displays information about in one countrys exports in various categories during between 2015 in addition 2016 in exports earnings are : gems and jewelleary , agriculture products and taxtilies.
overally, The highest rise in petroleum products in 2015 and 2016 together in addition the lowest reduce textiles in 2015 and 2016 them. The highest products in gems and jewellery.
The figure express in there are mainly three products explain in this graph . overall the highest rise in gems and jewellery in 2015 and all reduce in this year. In 2016 in one and only reduce gems and jewellery products.
Currently, all mankind are knowledgeable and missing them wish wear in jewellery therefore gems and jewellery in reduce now days in addition petroleum products in very increasing in 2016 so, rise on probability in polluted environment. Petroleum products create pollution and health impact issues in human being so reduce the petroleum products currently after looking this time situation is very critical then human being and nature.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0
The response attempts to address the visual data showing export earnings in 2015 and 2016, but it fails to accurately summarize the main features. The student lists a few categories (e.g., 'gems and jewelleary, agriculture products and taxtilies') but misinterprets the graphical data extensively. Furthermore, a large portion of the text deviates into personal opinions regarding pollution, human behavior, and environmental criticism rather than focusing on objective reporting of the data. Key figures are either misread or omitted, and the overall description lacks a coherent selection of main trends. This performance aligns with Band 3.5 to 4.0 descriptors, where the task is addressed only minimally and tangentially, heavily impacted by irrelevant commentary and misinterpretation.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.0
The text lacks logical organization and progression throughout. Ideas are introduced abruptly without clear connections, such as 'overally, The highest rise in petroleum products...' and 'Currently, all mankind are knowledgeable...'. Paragraphing is haphazard and sentences often do not flow into one another logically. The use of cohesive devices is highly inadequate and mechanical, with inappropriate transitional phrases like 'Currently' used where a contrast or addition link is required. Referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the train of thought. This corresponds to a Band 4.0 level.
Lexical Resource: Band 4.0
Vocabulary is very basic, repetitive, and heavily flawed. The student makes frequent spelling and word-choice errors, such as 'jewelleary', 'taxtilies', 'overally', and 'reduce' instead of 'decrease' or 'drop'. The range of vocabulary is limited and inadequate for an academic task, failing to accurately describe trends, numbers, or categories. Furthermore, the misuse of lexical items strains the reader's understanding. These issues place the response firmly at Band 4.0, characterized by basic vocabulary and errors that impede smooth reading.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.0
Grammatical control is extremely weak throughout the response. The text contains numerous basic errors in sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and prepositions, such as 'information about in one countrys exports' and 'products explain in this graph'. There is an almost complete absence of error-free sentences, and complex structures are either absent or attempted with severe errors that distort meaning (e.g., 'so, rise on probability in polluted environment'). Punctuation and capitalization are also erratic. This demonstrates a level of control consistent with Band 4.0.
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