Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-11-09

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The pie charts below show exports from various EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

EU Exports of Goods to India and China in 2000 and 2011

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The given pie charts illustrate the proportion of goods exported from different EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, the United Kingdom has the recorded exports percentage in 2000. While, Germany and Belgium were the largest exports ratio in 2011. In contrast, Germany also was the highest share in the EU exports of goods to china in 2000. In the last pie chart Germany and France were the largest exports in 2011.

Moreover, the United Kingdom accounted for 29% of shares in exports in 2000. While, it declined and became 13% in 2011. In contrast, Germany rose EU exports of goods to India and became 25% in 2011. Belgium also represented 25% of exports to India in 2000 whereas, it decreased and became 20% in 2011. Finland remained stable throughout the period. On the other hand, others increased from 5% to 9% over the period in exported goods to India.

In addition, Germany represented 38% of shares in EU exports of goods to china. Whereas, it increased and became 48% in exports of goods to china. France accounted for roughly 13% to china and it fell and became 10% in 2011. Austria was very small proportion of 2% in exports of goods to china in 2000 and similarly, it remained stable in 2011.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You identify the main patterns in both destinations: the UK had the largest share of exports to India in 2000, Germany led exports to China in both years, and Germany’s share increased in 2011. Several figures are accurately reported, including the UK’s fall from 29% to 13% and Germany’s rise from 38% to 48% for China. However, the overview is partly unclear: saying Germany and Belgium were the largest for India in 2011 overlooks that Germany alone led at 25%, while Belgium had 20%. The claim that Germany and France were the largest for China in 2011 is also inaccurate, as Germany was dominant and France had 10%. Covering more key comparisons accurately, including the UK’s changing position and China’s other leading shares, would make the summary more complete.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a clear overall structure: an introduction, an overview, and separate paragraphs for India and China. This makes the two destinations easy to follow, and comparisons such as the UK’s decline and Germany’s increase are placed in relevant sections. However, cohesion is sometimes mechanical or faulty. Several sentences begin with “While” or “Whereas” as if they were complete contrast clauses, for example, “While, it declined and became 13% in 2011” and “Whereas, it increased…”. “In contrast” is also used where the relationship is not clearly contrasting. Improve progression by linking each country’s figures directly and using complete contrast structures, while avoiding repeated connectors.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of task-related vocabulary, including “accounted for,” “declined,” “increased,” “remained stable,” and “proportion.” These choices help communicate changes and shares, and the meaning is generally understandable. Some word combinations and forms are imprecise, however: “the recorded exports percentage,” “largest exports ratio,” and “Germany rose EU exports” are not natural ways to describe chart data. “Shares in exports” is also repeated where “share of exports” would be more idiomatic. Use precise collocations such as “accounted for the largest share,” “Germany’s proportion rose,” and “the share of EU exports to China.” Check capitalization of “China” and “United Kingdom” as well.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple sentences and more complex comparisons, and the main information is usually understandable. Some grammatical errors remain, particularly in clause construction and punctuation. For example, “While, it declined and became 13% in 2011” is a dependent clause presented as a sentence; it should be joined to the preceding sentence or rewritten as “It then declined to 13%.” Similarly, “Whereas, it increased…” is incomplete, and commas after “While” and “Whereas” are misplaced. There are also awkward article and preposition patterns in “represented 38% of shares in EU exports.” To improve, form complete sentences around contrast clauses and check articles, prepositions, and punctuation. More consistently accurate complex sentences would strengthen control.

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