Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-07-27

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 7.0)

Between 2000 and 2011, Germany’s share of EU exports to both India and China grew significantly, while the UK’s market share experienced a sharp decline.

Germany solidified its position as the top exporter to both nations by 2011. Its exports to China increased from 38% to 48%, while its share to India expanded from 15% to 25%. Conversely, the UK’s share of exports to India dropped dramatically from 29% to 13%, and its exports to China edged down from 9% to 7%.

Belgium remained a key exporter to India despite falling from 25% to 20%, while holding steady at 5% in China. France and Italy maintained moderate shares of 7–13% across both markets, whereas Sweden’s share in China fell from 8% to 3%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response provides a clear overview and highlights key trends, such as Germany's growth and the UK's decline. However, the response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement. While the main features are identified and supported with data, the lack of length prevents a full development of the task. To reach a higher band, you must expand your analysis by including more comparative details or describing the 'other' categories shown in the charts, which would provide a more comprehensive summary of the data provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction followed by body paragraphs that group information by country and trend. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Conversely', 'while', and 'whereas' is effective and helps to guide the reader through the comparisons. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the specific data points. The flow of information is smooth, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow, which is a strength of this piece.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic task. Phrases like 'solidified its position', 'experienced a sharp decline', and 'edged down' show a good level of precision and stylistic awareness. There are no significant errors in word choice or spelling. To improve further, try to incorporate more varied synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease' to avoid repetition, and ensure that you use more sophisticated collocations to describe statistical trends.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The grammar is generally accurate, with a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You use subordinate clauses effectively, such as 'while holding steady at 5% in China'. The punctuation is correct, and there are no major errors that impede communication. The majority of your sentences are error-free. To aim for a higher band, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex grammatical structures, such as passive voice constructions or more advanced conditional or participle phrases, to demonstrate greater flexibility.

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