Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-11-11

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 5.0)

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

Overall, it is evident that the highest contribution was made by United Kingdom in 2000 and German in 2011 to India. In contrast, Germany maintained the largest share in both years in China.

In 2000, United kindgom occupied the largest share at 29 percent, followed by Belguim, Germany and France at 25 percent, 15 percent and 8 in India respectively. Meanwhile, the lowest contribution was made by Australia at 1 percent. In 2011, Germany remained at the top position by exporting 25 percent, and Belgium and United Kingdom accounted for 20 percent and 13 percent as per order. However, Australia nd Finland stood at 2 percent.

In 2000, Germany exported the highest goods to China stood at 38 percent, France, Italy and United kindgom accounted for 13 percent, 9 percent and

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You identify the main leaders in several comparisons: the UK had the largest share of exports to India in 2000, Germany led India’s figures in 2011, and Germany was the largest exporter to China in both years. However, the response is incomplete: the China discussion stops mid-sentence, so the 2011 figures and an overall comparison of changes are missing. There is also a factual error: the smallest Indian share in 2011 was Austria at 2%, not Australia; Finland was also 2%. The response contains 136 words, below the required 150, which further limits coverage. To improve, complete the China comparison and summarise the main shifts, such as Germany’s rise in China and the UK’s decline in India.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has a recognisable structure, with an introduction, an overview and paragraphs beginning with the India and China data. This gives the reader some direction, and transitions such as “Overall,” “In contrast” and “Meanwhile” help signal relationships. However, the progression is disrupted because the final paragraph ends after “and,” leaving the China account unfinished. The overview also focuses on leading countries but does not summarise the broader changes across the charts. Some linking phrases, including “as per order,” are awkward and do not clarify the comparison. Organise the body into complete, parallel sections for India and China, and ensure each paragraph finishes its comparison before moving on.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use a reasonable range of task-related vocabulary, including “contribution,” “largest share,” “accounted for” and “exporting,” and the meaning is generally understandable. However, several spelling and word-choice errors reduce precision: “United kindgom” and “Belguim” are misspelled, while “Australia” is used instead of Austria. “German” is also the wrong form when referring to the country; use “Germany.” Some phrasing is unnatural, particularly “stood at the top position” and “as per order.” Aim for accurate country names and more conventional chart language. These issues do not prevent the reader from understanding most of the response, but they make the description less clear and polished.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more developed sentence forms, for example, “Overall, it is evident that…” and “In contrast, Germany maintained the largest share in both years in China.” Most of the intended comparisons can be understood. However, there are recurring problems with sentence construction and grammatical patterns. “Germany exported the highest goods to China stood at 38 percent” combines two structures without a grammatical link; write, for example, “Germany accounted for the largest share of exports to China, at 38%.” The final sentence is incomplete, and “France, Italy and United Kingdom accounted…” needs an article before “United Kingdom.” Check sentence completeness, articles and the structure used to report percentages.

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