Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-13
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 compares the information about the exports of goods to india and china in 2000 and 2011. The data measures in percentage .
Overall, it is noticeable that in 2000, india and china have the larger number of goods export in germany , but spain had lower percentage of goods export . However, in 2011 , india and china have the higher proportion of goods exporting in germany , while austria had the lowest percentage of goods in both countries .
In 2000, the percentage of the export of goods in india and china had significantly rise in germany around 15% and 38% . In austria had almost same proportion of goods export which accounts for 2%. In sweden had almost doubled from the netherland around 8% and 4% respectively .
In 2011, sweden and spain had the same proportion of goods export in both countries around 3% , but in austria and finland had the 2% . However , the percenatge of goods in belgium had sharply decline in the india around 20% to 5% in china .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to summarize the data but struggles with accuracy and clarity. While it identifies some key features, the interpretation of the data is often confusing or factually incorrect based on the provided charts. For instance, the claim that exports 'significantly rise' in Germany is not clearly supported by the data, and the description of percentages is often muddled. The response lacks a clear overview of the main trends, and the comparisons made between countries are difficult to follow. To improve, focus on identifying the most significant changes and clearly contrasting the two years, ensuring that the data cited accurately reflects the visual information provided.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression of ideas is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as the misuse of 'however' and 'while' to connect unrelated or contradictory points. Referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between countries and years. The flow between sentences is frequently interrupted by grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, which hinders the overall coherence of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'percentage', 'goods', and 'export'. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'the data measures in percentage' instead of 'the data is measured in percentages' and 'significantly rise' instead of 'significantly rose'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with precision. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more varied reporting verbs and nouns related to data trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'accounted for', 'proportion', and 'marginal'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'india and china have the larger number'), incorrect preposition usage, and awkward sentence structures. Punctuation is also problematic, with spaces placed before commas and periods. While there is an attempt to use complex sentences, they are often faulty, leading to confusion. A focus on basic sentence construction, correct tense usage for past data, and proper punctuation would significantly improve the clarity and accuracy of your writing.
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