Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-15
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 given pie chart shows exporting goods from EU to India and China in two years: 2000 and 2011. Overall, Germany is leading in trading goods. Rest of the countries export ratio is fluctuating.
Germany is leading in 2000 with 38% in sending goods and it remains highest in 2011 with 48%. Surprisingly, UK, France and Finland ratio is quite lessened in 2011 providing goods in China; such as 7%, 10% and 2%. On the other hand, ratio of delivering goods in Belgium and Austria remain same. Netherlands has increased in the amount of giving goods and it is 5%.
In the scenario of India, Germany is again leading in the percentage of sending goods from 15% to 25%. But some countries are lagged in exporting goods. Belgium and United Kingdom have least amount of exporting goods compare to other goods. Some countries accelerate their export; Spain, Italy, Netherlands and France are these countries which rises exporting goods.
From the pie chart, it is visible that in terms of exporting goods in India, EU countries increase their ratio compare to China.
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 provides a general overview and identifies some key trends, such as Germany's dominance. However, the analysis is inconsistent and lacks precision. For instance, you mention that the UK, France, and Finland's ratios 'lessened' in China, but the data provided in the prompt is not fully utilized or accurately synthesized. The comparison between India and China is somewhat superficial, and the final sentence makes a broad claim about EU countries increasing their ratio in India compared to China that is not clearly supported by the data provided. To improve, ensure all key features are accurately reported and comparisons are logically grounded in the figures.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'In the scenario of India' and 'Some countries are lagged' feel unnatural and do not effectively link ideas. The progression of information is sometimes disjointed, particularly when moving between the two countries. While there is an attempt to use transition words, the flow between sentences could be improved by using more sophisticated referencing and logical connectors to create a smoother narrative.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. You rely on repetitive phrasing such as 'exporting goods' and 'sending goods'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'ratio is quite lessened' and 'amount of giving goods', which are not standard academic English. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'market share', 'witnessed a decline', or 'remained stable'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity, such as 'Rest of the countries export ratio is fluctuating' (missing articles and possessives) and 'Spain, Italy, Netherlands and France are these countries which rises exporting goods' (subject-verb agreement error). Punctuation is generally functional, but the sentence construction is often awkward. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles would significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.
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