Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-21

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 depicts the export from differenet European countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

In 2000, Austria, Netherlands and Spain exports equal amoint of goods to India and china which is 2 percent.Whereas, Belgium and United kingdom exports more to India in comparison of China. On the other hand, France, Germany and finland exports their stuff more to China as compared to India. Whereas, other countries export percentage slightly declined for China which is 1% as compared to India.

In 2011, Austria, Spain and netherlands remained the same export percentile between India and China which is 2,3 and 5% respectively. Belgium exports the 20% goods in India whereas in China it was only 5%. On the other hand, Germany spends more on China in comparison to india. Other countries nearly exported same percentage with slight difference.

To conclude, the percentage of exporting goods get fluctuauted between two countries in correspondimg years.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to summarise the data but fails to provide a clear overview of the main trends. The information is presented in a fragmented way, focusing on individual countries rather than identifying significant patterns or major shifts between 2000 and 2011. Several figures are mentioned, but the analysis lacks depth, and some comparisons are unclear or inaccurate based on the provided charts. To improve, you should group countries by their export trends and ensure that the most significant changes are highlighted in an introductory overview paragraph.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression of ideas is weak. While some cohesive devices like 'Whereas' and 'On the other hand' are used, they are often repetitive or used incorrectly to link unrelated points. The referencing is sometimes confusing, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the two years. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs lacks a clear focus, resulting in a list-like presentation of data rather than a cohesive summary.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'exports', 'goods', and 'percentage'. There are noticeable errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'differenet', 'amoint', 'fluctuauted', and 'correspondimg'. The use of 'stuff' is too informal for an academic report. To achieve a higher band, you need to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuated', 'accounted for', and 'experienced a decline', while ensuring accurate spelling and appropriate academic tone.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Austria... exports equal amoint'), incorrect preposition usage ('in comparison of'), and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'export percentage slightly declined for China which is 1%'). Punctuation is also inconsistent. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and subject-verb agreement before attempting more complex structures. Proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect verb forms is essential.

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