Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-17

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 pie charts illustrate exports from various EU countries to India in and China over 11 year period beginning from 2000 and ending in 2011.Overall, United Kingdom and Belgium accounted for the largest exports to India by 2000 .A figure which showed a general decline by 2011 where Germany accounted for the largest exports to India.Notably Germany accounted for the largest exports to China throughout the period . Conversely Spain , other countries and Austria accounted for the least exports throughout the period.

In 2000, United Kingdom exports to India were 29% followed by Belgium at 25% while on the other hand Finland,Austria and a other countries had the least segment of exports at 2%,

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, as it is significantly under-length at 115 words. This prevents a full development of the data, leading to an incomplete overview and a lack of detailed comparison for the second chart (China). While you identify some main features, such as the dominance of Germany in exports to China, the analysis is truncated and lacks the necessary depth to fully satisfy the task requirements. To improve, ensure you provide a comprehensive summary of all data points and trends across both charts, ensuring you reach the minimum length to allow for full development of your ideas.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, and there is a basic attempt at logical progression. However, the cohesion is somewhat mechanical and limited. The use of linking words like 'Overall', 'Notably', and 'Conversely' is a positive start, but the flow is interrupted by the abrupt ending of the text. Referencing is generally clear, but the lack of sufficient content makes the overall structure feel underdeveloped. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of cohesive devices to connect your sentences and ensure that your paragraphs are balanced and fully developed.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task but remains quite basic. You use terms like 'accounted for', 'largest exports', and 'general decline', which are appropriate for describing data. However, there is little evidence of less common or more sophisticated lexical items. The repetition of 'accounted for' and 'exports' throughout the short text limits the range. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more varied synonyms and precise descriptive language, such as 'constituted', 'represented', 'fluctuated', or 'experienced a downward trend' to add variety and precision to your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'in and China' and 'a other countries', which indicate a lack of careful proofreading. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before periods. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to affect the overall quality. To improve, focus on sentence construction and proofreading for minor slips in articles and prepositions. Aim to use a wider variety of complex structures, such as relative clauses or participle phrases, to demonstrate greater grammatical control.

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