Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-04
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 pie chart illustrates the different EU countries exports of goods to India and China in 2000 and 2011.
Overall, there are nearly 10 EU countries such as; Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United kingdom and others. These countries have been done exporting of goods to India and China in 2000 and 2011.
Initially, in the year 2000 United kingdom has exports high percentage of goods to India is 29%, followed by least percentage of goods export by Austria is 1%. Moreover, Germany has export of 28% of goods to China. Whereas, Austria and Spain has exports the lowest 2 percentage of goods.
On the other hand, in 2011 Germany has sent 25% of goods to India and 48% to China. Finland and Austria exports equal percentage of goods to both countries (2%). It shows that Germany has exports most percentage of materials compared to other EU countries.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the charts, but the analysis is somewhat superficial. While you identify key percentages, the comparison between the two years and the two destinations is not fully developed. For instance, you mention Germany's exports but do not clearly contrast the significant growth or decline across the two time periods. The overview is also slightly cluttered with a list of countries rather than focusing on the main trends, such as Germany's dominance or the general shift in export shares. To improve, focus on highlighting the most significant changes and differences rather than listing individual data points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'Initially' and 'On the other hand' are used, but the logical flow between sentences is sometimes disjointed. For example, the transition between the list of countries and the data analysis is abrupt. Additionally, the referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult to track which data point belongs to which year or category. Improving the variety and precision of linking words would enhance the overall flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. There are several awkward collocations and word choice errors, such as 'have been done exporting' and 'exports high percentage of goods'. These errors occasionally make the meaning slightly unclear. You rely on basic verbs like 'sent' or 'has export', which limits the sophistication of the report. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise terminology related to data reporting, such as 'accounted for', 'constituted', or 'experienced a significant increase'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There is a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but the accuracy is inconsistent. Frequent errors in subject-verb agreement and tense usage, such as 'United kingdom has exports' and 'Austria and Spain has exports', impede the clarity of the writing. Punctuation is also problematic, particularly the incorrect use of a semicolon after 'such as'. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these grammatical slips prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on basic subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage would significantly improve your score.
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