Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-10-04
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 4.5)
The given table chart illustrates the value of one country exports in different product categories during 2015 and 2016. In constrast, the table represents the percentage change in categories of exports 2016 compared with 2015.
Overall,the export earnings of petroleum products was highest in both years. Similarly the second highest was engineering good and the last one was textiles which was lowest in both years. In constrast, the percentage changes in values of textiles was rapildy inceased.
In 2015, petroleum has highest accounted 655
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0
The response responds to the task only minimally, as the word count falls significantly short of the 150-word minimum, stopping at just 84 words. Furthermore, the writing trails off mid-sentence at the end ('petroleum has highest accounted 655'), meaning the overview and data presentation are incomplete. While the student attempts to identify some main features such as petroleum products having the highest earnings and textiles seeing a rapid increase, the incomplete nature of the response and the failure to meet the length requirement restrict the score at this level. To improve, the student must ensure they write at least 150 words and fully complete all intended points.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.0
The response shows some basic attempts at organization by dividing the text into an introduction and a rudimentary overview paragraph. However, information and ideas are not arranged coherently due to the abrupt ending and lack of a fully developed body structure. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or inaccurately, such as the misuse of 'In constrast' in the opening sentences where no contrast is present. Referencing and progression are disrupted by the truncated format. To progress, the writer needs to structure the essay logically with clear paragraphs, use accurate transition signals, and ensure a smooth progression of ideas from start to finish.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The lexical resource is limited and minimally adequate for the task. The student uses basic vocabulary such as 'highest', 'lowest', and 'value', alongside some spelling and word-choice errors like 'constrast' instead of 'contrast', 'engin eered' or 'engineering good', and 'rapildy inceased'. These errors and the narrow range of vocabulary mean the language is basic and repetitive. To achieve a higher band, the writer should incorporate a wider variety of less common vocabulary and precise terms related to data trends, while taking care to eliminate spelling and word-form mistakes.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The grammar demonstrates a very limited range of structures, consisting mostly of simple sentences alongside faulty attempts at complex ones. Frequent errors are present, including articles and prepositions, such as 'the export earnings of petroleum products was highest' (subject-verb agreement error) and the incomplete clause at the end. These frequent errors cause some difficulty for the reader and distort meaning. To improve, the student must work on sentence variety, ensure correct subject-verb agreement, and avoid ending sentences abruptly or incorrectly.
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