Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-10-20

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 compares the export earning of 5 major products of the country between 2015 and 2016. Furthermore, also provide information about increase and decrease of the export in percentage of these 5 products from [redacted phone].

Major export value was of petroleum products and engineered goods while other products contribute little in export revenue. Furthermore there is overall increase in the export percentage of all products except Gems and jewellery.

Engineered goods and textiles show major growth in 2015 to 2016,like of engineered products increase from [redacted phone] from almost 68 to 72 billion dollars, similarly, textiles increase from 36 to 41 billions dollar. Petroleum products and agricultar products value slightly increase from 71-73 billions and 41-42 billions respectively. While the Gems and jewellery shows decline in value from 50 to 48 billions dollar

Furthermore, in percentage the textile export increase 15.24% between 2015-16 which is the highest one. moreover, Engineered good increase to 8.5%,Petroleum products increase by 3% and agricultural products by 0.81%. Unluckyly the export of gems and jewellery decrease by 5.81% in this year.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You identify the main categories and give an overview that petroleum and engineered goods are the leading exports, while most categories rise and gems and jewellery falls. However, several reported figures do not match the chart: for example, engineered goods are about $57 billion in 2015 and $62 billion in 2016, not $68–72 billion; textiles are about $26–31 billion, not $36–41 billion. The petroleum and agricultural values are also overstated. In addition, the table gives a 5.18% fall for gems and jewellery, not 5.81%. These inaccuracies weaken the comparisons, and the claim that other products contribute little is imprecise. Select the key trends and check each figure against the visual.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a clear overall arrangement: an introduction, a brief overview, then paragraphs covering the bar-chart values and percentage changes. This makes the information generally easy to follow. Linking expressions such as “Furthermore,” “similarly,” and “While” help connect points, although “Furthermore” is repeated and some transitions feel mechanical. The comparison paragraph also moves through several categories in quick succession, with limited grouping or contrast. For stronger progression, organise the details into clear groups—for example, the two highest-value categories, then the remaining categories—and use concise comparisons to show how their values changed. Ensure each paragraph has a distinct purpose and avoid repeating the same linking word.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant task vocabulary, including “export value,” “percentage,” “increase,” “decline,” and “highest,” so the main comparisons are understandable. There is some range in how you describe change, but several word choices and collocations are inaccurate or awkward: “export earning” would be more naturally expressed as “export earnings,” and “contribute little in export revenue” is not a precise description of the chart. Spelling errors such as “agricultar” and “Unluckyly,” along with inconsistent forms such as “Engineered good,” reduce accuracy. Aim for precise, conventional phrases such as “exported goods were valued at” and “recorded a rise/fall.” Check spelling and use consistent category names throughout.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more complex sentences, including a contrast with “While the Gems and jewellery shows decline…” and a comparison introduced by “similarly.” The meaning is usually recoverable, but some grammatical errors remain. For example, “Major export value was of…” has an awkward sentence structure, and “the Gems and jewellery shows decline” has subject–verb and article problems. The sentence beginning “Furthermore, also provide information…” lacks a clear subject and verb. There are also issues with number and units in phrases such as “41 billions dollar.” Use complete clauses, check singular and plural agreement, and keep units in a consistent form, such as “$41 billion.” More accurate sentence patterns would make your comparisons clearer.

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