Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-10

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)

India and China exports of Goods to other countries in 2000 and 2011.

In 2000 year India exports to Austria 1% however China exports to Austria 2% which is slightly higher than India. On the other hand in 2011 India and China have the same percentage of exports to Austria.

In 2000 India exports to United Kingdom 29% which is very high percentage than the China because China has just 9% exports to United Kingdom.

For the Finland both countries India and China almost have the same percentage in 2000 and 2011.

As it shown in the pie chart in 2000 China exports to Germany a good percentage of exports 38% and with the passage of time in 2011 it reaches to 48%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the task. While you have identified some data points, the report is incomplete; it lacks an overview of the main trends and fails to cover all the categories presented in the charts. The analysis is fragmented and focuses on isolated data points rather than synthesizing the information to highlight key comparisons or significant changes over the eleven-year period. To improve, you must ensure you provide a clear summary of the overall trends and include all relevant data categories to meet the task requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response lacks a clear structure. There is no introduction or overview, and the paragraphs are disjointed, making it difficult to follow the progression of information. Cohesive devices are largely absent or used incorrectly, such as the repetitive use of 'In 2000' and 'in 2011' to start sentences. The lack of logical sequencing between the points makes the report feel like a list of observations rather than a cohesive summary. To improve, use linking words like 'whereas', 'in contrast', or 'meanwhile' to connect ideas and ensure each paragraph has a clear thematic focus.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic phrasing such as 'exports to' and 'percentage of'. There is little attempt to use more sophisticated vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'accounted for'. Furthermore, there are errors in word choice, such as 'good percentage of exports', which is not appropriate for academic writing. To achieve a higher band, try to incorporate a wider range of synonyms and precise terminology to describe trends and proportions.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'India and China have the same percentage'), missing articles (e.g., 'In 2000 year'), and awkward sentence construction (e.g., 'it reaches to 48%'). The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, which are necessary for higher band scores. Focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors such as missing prepositions and incorrect verb tenses.

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