Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-22

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 provided pie graphs illustrates the export of commodities from different EU nations to India along with China in the year 2000 and 2011. The data calibration is done in percentage.

Overall, Belgium remained prime exporter of goods to India in both the data years followed by UK in first and Germany in second decade while among all the EU countries Germany remained the only prominent exporter of goods to China across the years.

Looking at exports received by India, United Kingdom being the highest exporter faced a dip from 29% in 2000 to 13% in 2011 followed by Belgium which faced decline of 5%. While Germany was seen to increase its export count exceptionally as it reached from just 15% to more than 20% and specifically 25%. In addition, nations like Austria, Finland, France, Italy, and so on remained under the export count of 10% with little to no change in percentage.

Looking at goods exported to China, Germany performed exceptionally well in both the years as it rose from 38% in 2000 to 48% in 2011 while Netherlands and Spain showed signs of improvement with 1% of increase in exports, nations such as France, Finland, United Kingdom, Sweden declined significantly across the years. Moreover, countries like Austria did not changed a bit in both the data years and others ranged below 10% in both the years.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response effectively covers the main features of the data. You have successfully identified the key trends, such as Germany's dominance in exports to China and the shifts in India's import sources. However, there are some inaccuracies in your interpretation of the data; for instance, you state Belgium was the prime exporter to India in both years, but the charts show the UK was the leader in 2000. Additionally, the description of 'data calibration' is unnecessary and slightly confusing. To reach a higher band, ensure that your data points are precisely accurate and that you focus on comparing the most significant changes rather than listing minor details for every country.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on India and China respectively. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Looking at', and 'In addition' helps guide the reader through the information. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally imprecise, such as the phrase 'in first and Germany in second decade', which is grammatically awkward and unclear. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the two main categories of data, which contributes to the overall coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'commodities', 'prominent exporter', and 'exceptionally'. However, there are some word choice errors and awkward collocations, such as 'data calibration is done in percentage' and 'export count'. The phrase 'did not changed a bit' is informal and grammatically incorrect. To improve, focus on using more precise academic collocations and avoid informal phrasing. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning, it lacks the flexibility and precision required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors that persist throughout the text. Examples include 'The provided pie graphs illustrates' (subject-verb agreement error), 'did not changed' (incorrect verb form), and 'Germany was seen to increase its export count exceptionally as it reached from just 15%'. These errors, while not impeding communication, occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Increasing the number of error-free sentences and ensuring consistent subject-verb agreement would significantly improve your score in this criterion.

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