Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-11

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 6.0)

The given pie charts delineate information about the exports of goods from various EU countries to India and China in a two-year time period, 2000 and 2011. The provided data are calibrated in percentages.

Overall, it can be observed that the maximum products from the United Kingdom were exported to India in 2000. Whereas Germany was at the top in the export of materials to China for the same year. Moreover, in 2011, Germany supplied 25% and 48% of the goods to India and China, respectivel

Firstly, in 2000, nearly 54% of stock was imported into India from two different countries, the UK and Belgium. While other countries contributed a little, as Austria with 1%, Sweden, Spain, and Finland showed similarity at 2%. Furthermore, in exports to China, Germany played a crucial role, accounting for 38%, followed by France with 13

Secondly, in 2011, the majority of products were supplied from three countries to India: Germany, Belgium, and the UK, accounting for 25%, 20%, and 13%, respectively. In addition to this, 2% of goods were imported from Austria and Finland, which was very less than other countries' exports. Thereafter, Germany displayed the highest export of goods to China with 48%

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the data, including comparisons between the two years and the two destinations. However, the report is incomplete; the text ends abruptly in the middle of sentences (e.g., 'respectivel' and '13'). This failure to complete the summary significantly impacts the task achievement, as the final analysis is truncated. While the overview identifies key trends, the lack of a finished conclusion or full data reporting prevents a higher score. To improve, ensure all sentences are fully formed and the summary is brought to a logical close.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, using transition signals like 'Firstly' and 'Secondly' to guide the reader. However, the cohesion is undermined by the incomplete sentences at the end of paragraphs. Referencing is generally clear, but the mechanical nature of the paragraph transitions could be improved with more varied cohesive devices. The abrupt ending makes the progression of ideas feel disjointed, as the reader is left without the final synthesis of the data. Improving the flow and ensuring all thoughts are fully expressed will enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with some good attempts at topic-specific language such as 'delineate', 'calibrated', and 'accounting for'. However, there are some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'maximum products' instead of 'the largest proportion of goods' and 'which was very less than' instead of 'which was significantly lower than'. The range is sufficient to convey the main points, but the lack of precision in some areas and the incomplete sentences limit the score. Expanding the range of synonyms and focusing on natural collocations would be beneficial.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'The provided data are calibrated' (which is technically correct but slightly awkward) and the incomplete sentence structures at the end of paragraphs. Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the abrupt ending leaves sentences unfinished, which is a significant grammatical issue. To reach a higher band, focus on ensuring that complex sentences are completed accurately and that subject-verb agreement and word order are consistently correct throughout the entire response.

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