Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-10-03
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 5.5)
The bar chart illustrates the value of single country exports in four categories during 2015 and 2016. Moreover, the table compares the proportion change in each category of exports in 2016 compared to 2015.
Overall, the petroleum products, engineered goods, textiles, Agricultural products exports are increased in 2016 compared to 2015. In contrast, Gems and jewellery exports was decreased in 2016 to 2015.
In 2015 the petroleum products exports earning are begin at 65 billion and it was increased by 3 billion earning in 2016. Additionally, engineered goods has 60 billion earnings in 2015 but it was increased largely compared to all categories by nearly 7 billions in 2016. In contrast, gems and jewellery was decreased by to 50 billions in 2016 where 53 billions earnings in 2015. In addition, Agricultural products are increased slightly compared to 2015 to 2016 by 40 billion to 41 billions respectively. Eventually, textiles, was increased to 40 billions in 2016 before 35 billions earnings in 2015.
The petroleum products was increased by 3% from 2015 to 2016. The Engineered goods and Agricultural products proportion was increased slowly to 8.5% and 0.81% respectively. Finally, the largest proportion increased in Textiles of 15.24% in 2016 compared to 2015. But, the Gems and Jewellery was decreased by 5.18% in 2016.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5
The response addresses the main parts of the task by presenting data from both the bar chart and the table, but the execution is uneven. While an overview is attempted, it contains noticeable inaccuracies regarding the trends, such as stating that gems and jewellery increased when the chart and table clearly show a decrease. Furthermore, the figures cited throughout the body paragraphs (such as '65 billion' and '60 billion') frequently misread the actual data points presented in the visual. Ideas are partially developed, but the reliance on inaccurate data points means that the key features are not reported with sufficient accuracy or clarity.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0
The response maintains a coherent overall arrangement with a logical division into introduction, overview, body paragraphs detailing the chart, and a final paragraph detailing the table percentages. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different visual elements. However, cohesion at the sentence level is sometimes mechanical or faulty, with repetitive transition phrases like 'In contrast' and 'In addition' used excessively. Referencing and progression are occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing and abrupt shifts between sentences, preventing a smoother flow of information.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is adequate to convey basic information about the export categories, but the range is limited and contains noticeable errors in word choice and collocation. For example, writing 'proportion change' instead of 'percentage change' and 'exports earning are begin at' demonstrates strain in handling lexical items. There are also instances of awkward phrasing like 'increased largely compared to all categories by nearly 7 billions'. Spelling and word-form errors do not completely impede communication, but they restrict the response to a modest lexical level.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The response displays a very limited range of structures, relying mostly on simple sentences alongside poorly controlled attempts at complex forms. There are frequent grammatical errors involving verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and prepositions within grammatical patterns. Examples include 'exports are increased', 'gems and jewellery exports was decreased', and 'where 53 billions earnings in 2015'. Additionally, passive and active voice confusion occurs frequently, such as 'textiles, was increased to 40 billions', causing noticeable difficulty and strain for the reader.
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