Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-16

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 6.5)

The pie chart compare the proportion of goods exported by various EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, Germany was the largest exporter to both countries in both years. Additionally, while the share of most countries remained relatively stable for India, there were more significant changes in export to China.

In 2000, UK accounted for 29% of EU exports to India, making it the biggest contributor. The Belgium was close second with 25%, followed by Germany at 15% France and Italy contributed 8% and 7% respectively. By 2011 the pattern shifted. Germany became the leading supporter with 25% overtaking Belgium which fell to 20%. The UK's share also decreased to 13%, while France remained unchanged at 9%.

In contrast, Germany completely dominated exports to China. In 2000, it represented 38% of total EU exports, far ahead of France at 13% and Italy at 9%.

By 2011, Germany's dominance grew even further to 48%. Most other countries saw a decline. France share dropped to 10% and the UK fell from 9% to 7%.

The Netherlands, Sweden and Spain all remained at 5% or below in both years

In conclusion, Germany was the key exporter to both India and China and it's importance increased markedly between 2000 and 2011. Particularly in trade with China.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response effectively addresses the task by identifying the main features and making relevant comparisons between the two years. You successfully highlighted the shift in leadership for India and the growing dominance of Germany in China. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the trends. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are accurate; for instance, you mentioned the UK was the biggest contributor to India in 2000 at 29%, which is correct, but ensure that all minor countries are grouped or described accurately to avoid minor inaccuracies. Overall, the response is well-focused and covers all requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each destination, and a concluding summary. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the data for India and China. You use cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'Additionally', and 'By 2011' to guide the reader through the data. However, some transitions could be smoother, and the referencing is occasionally slightly mechanical. For example, the final sentence 'Particularly in trade with China' is a fragment that should be integrated into the previous sentence to improve flow and cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'remained relatively stable', 'overtaking', and 'dominance grew' are used appropriately. There are some minor errors, such as 'The Belgium' (should be 'Belgium') and 'France share' (should be 'France's share'). While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating more sophisticated collocations or varied synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease' would elevate the lexical score. The current range is functional and allows for precise reporting of the data provided in the charts.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the majority of sentences are error-free, there are some recurring grammatical slips. For example, 'The pie chart compare' should be 'compares' (subject-verb agreement), and 'it's importance' should be 'its importance' (possessive pronoun). Punctuation is generally sound, though some sentences could be better connected to avoid fragments. Despite these occasional errors, the meaning is always clear, and the grammatical control is sufficient to support the communication of the data.

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