Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-29
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 illustrates the value of exports in various categories and percentage change in each category of one country during 2015 and 2016.
After analysing the bar chart, petroleum products increased compared to previous year and the export earning increased by 3 percent.In the term of engineered goods increased compared to 2015 and the export earning increased by 8.5 percent. Furthermore the bar chart illustrates the gems and jewellery decreased compared to 2015 and the export earning decreased 5.18 percent. Agricultural products are slightly increased compared to 2015 and the export earning minor increased by 0.81 percent. Finally textiles increased compared to 2015 and the export earning increased by 15.24 percent. Overall
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5
The response attempts to summarise the main features of the chart and table by mentioning the export values and percentage changes for all five categories. However, the length requirement is severely compromised, as the text contains only 112 words, falling well short of the 150-word minimum. Furthermore, the response trails off abruptly at the end ("Overall "), failing to provide a complete overview. While data points such as the 3 percent increase for petroleum products and 15.24 percent for textiles are correctly cited, the lack of development and incomplete length severely restrict the band score.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The essay lacks proper paragraphing and has a mechanical structure, with nearly every sentence following the exact same repetitive formula ("...increased compared to 2015 and the export earning increased by..."). Cohesive devices are basic and overused. Most importantly, the response is incomplete, cutting off abruptly with the word "Overall" without finishing the summary or concluding statement. This heavily impacts the overall logical flow and progression.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is very repetitive and basic, relying heavily on simple phrases like "increased compared to 2015" and "export earning". There are some awkward phrasings such as "In the term of engineered goods" instead of "In terms of engineered goods" and "minor increased" instead of "sligthly increased". The range of vocabulary is limited to what is strictly provided in the prompt, showing very little flexibility or control over less common lexical items.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The writing relies on a repetitive, simple sentence structure joined by coordinating conjunctions. There are noticeable grammatical errors, such as missing prepositions and incorrect word forms (e.g., "minor increased" instead of "a minor increase"). Complex structures are absent, and punctuation is incomplete due to the text cutting off mid-sentence at the end. However, the basic meaning of individual sentences remains largely understandable.
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