Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-18
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 presented pie charts compare exports from various EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.
As an overall trend, goods being exported in India experienced variations in proportion in a span of 11 years. UK led the highest percentage while Austria was the lowest in the year 2000. Meanwhile, Germany takes over the lead and both nations; Finland and Austria hit the rock bottom in 2011. Likewise, exported products to China shows a little change of shares over the period of time.
At first, commodities going to India vary as time goes by. In 2000, United Kingdom ranks to top with 29% partition. It was followed by Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, and Other respectively. However, places like Sweden, Spain, and Finland ties with equal 2% allotment. 11 years later, Germany overcomes UK. Next to it was Belgium and United Kingdom. There are three of them; France, Italy, and Other fairly received a percentage of 9% then both Sweden and Spain tie with 3% shares. Lastly, Austria and Finland both are the same in 2% coverage.
On the other hand, exported goods to China are about the same in proportion overtime with Germany still remains the top exporting nation.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the data, but the analysis is incomplete. While you identify the top exporters for 2000 and 2011, the description of the China data is severely underdeveloped, consisting of only one sentence at the end. The task requires a summary of all provided information. Furthermore, some data points are described inaccurately; for instance, you mention that Germany 'takes over the lead' in 2011 for India, but the charts show Germany was already a significant exporter in 2000. The lack of a clear, comparative overview for the China data prevents a higher score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or imprecise. Phrases like 'At first' are not ideal for academic reporting, and the transition between the India and China sections is abrupt. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as 'There are three of them; France, Italy, and Other', which is grammatically awkward and disrupts the flow of information. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would enhance the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'commodities', and 'allotment'. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice and awkward phrasing, such as 'hit the rock bottom' (which is too informal for an academic report) and '29% partition'. Additionally, there are minor errors in collocation, such as 'ranks to top' instead of 'ranks at the top'. To improve, focus on using more precise, neutral academic vocabulary and avoid idiomatic expressions that do not fit the formal tone of an IELTS Task 1 response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'Germany takes over the lead and both nations; Finland and Austria hit the rock bottom' (incorrect punctuation and tense usage) and 'exported products to China shows' (subject-verb agreement error). There are also issues with preposition usage and article omission. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to limit the score. Increasing the accuracy of complex sentence construction is recommended.
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