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 given chart illustrated the value of one country’s exports in multiple categories between 2015 and 2016. The table charts expressed the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
Conversely The drastic change in Textile industry with the 15.24 percent as per 2016 data, However there are some ups and downs on the other exports of the country the period of 2016 and 2015.
On the other hand minor dip in gems and jewellery with 5.18% during the year of 2016. Apparently Agricultural products have a sludge of only 0.18% which is considered the no change.
At last Petroleum and the Engineered goods have a growth of only 3 percent only which is not a good sign of a developing country , However as per 2016 data this country has only growth in textile sector which is good.In the long run They will make a good strategy regarding their exporting good for future growth.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0
The response attempts to cover the main features of the chart and table, noting the highest growth in textiles (15.24%) and mentioning figures for gems and jewellery, agricultural products, petroleum, and engineered goods. However, the student fails to provide a clear, well-developed overview of the data as a whole, and some data points are misreported or misinterpreted (for instance, claiming agricultural products have a 'sludge of only 0.18%' when the table shows 0.81%, and making subjective judgments like 'which is not a good sign'). Furthermore, the overall structure lacks a balanced comparison of starting values in 2015 versus ending values in 2016. Because the summary is incomplete and contains inaccurate data reporting, it meets the criteria for Band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The text is divided into short paragraphs, but the logical flow and progression are weak. Cohesive devices are either misused or absent, resulting in disjointed sentences. For example, starting sentences abruptly with 'Conversely The drastic change...' or 'At last Petroleum...' disrupts the natural connectivity of the ideas. Paragraphing is attempted, but the grouping of information is erratic rather than purposeful. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the overall arrangement hinders smooth reading, placing this response firmly in Band 5.0.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is limited and repetitive, with noticeable inaccuracies. Phrases like 'a sludge of only 0.18%' and 'have a growth of only 3 percent only' demonstrate awkward word choice and redundancy. While the student attempts some less common vocabulary related to the task, such as 'percentage change' and 'exporting good', frequent lexical errors and inappropriate collocations ('Textile industry', 'major dip') cause some difficulty for the reader and prevent the score from reaching a higher band. The lexical resource is characteristic of Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.0
The response displays a very limited range of grammatical structures, and attempts at complex sentences frequently result in serious errors. There are numerous punctuation and capitalization errors, sentence fragments, and awkward phrasing, such as 'The given chart illustrated...' (tense inconsistency) and 'Conversely The drastic change in Textile industry with the 15.24 percent as per 2016 data, However there are some ups and downs...' (comma splices and run-on structures). Errors are frequent and often cause difficulty for the reader, aligning with the Band 4.0 descriptors.
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