Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

The provided of pie charts depicts the information on exports of commodities from different EU nations to India as well as China in the time period of 2000 and 2011. The data has been calibrated to percentage.

Overall, it is crystal clear that UK was the top exporter of goods to India in first year and Belgium leaded in last one. Now for China, Germany remained only the prominent exporter of goods across the years.

At the fleeting glance, it is evident that exports to India, the United Kingdom was the largest exporter in 2000, accounting for 29%, followed by Belgium at 25% and Germany at 15%. However, by 2011 Germany had become the leading exporter, with its share rising to 25%, while Belgium declined slightly to 20%. In contrast, the United Kingdom’s contribution fell sharply to 13%. France and Italy experienced modest increases from 8% to 9% and 7% to 9%, respectively, whereas Finland remained unchanged at 2%.

Moving further, turning to China, Germany already held the largest share in 2000 at 38%, and this figure increased substantially to 48% in 2011. By comparison, Belgium’s exports decreased markedly from 5% to 2%, while France fell from 13% to 10%. The United Kingdom also recorded a decline, from 9% to 7%, whereas the Netherlands rose slightly from 4% to 5%. Austria remained stable at 2%, and the proportion classified as Other countries doubled from 4% to 8%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features and provided a clear overview of the data. You covered all parts of the task by comparing the exports to India and China across the two years. The data is accurately reported, and you have made relevant comparisons, such as noting the shift in leadership for India and the dominance of Germany for China. To reach a higher band, ensure that your overview is more distinct from the body paragraphs and avoid minor factual inconsistencies, such as the claim that Belgium led in 2011 for India, when your own data shows Germany at 25% and Belgium at 20%.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. You use paragraphing effectively to separate the data for India and China. Cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'Moving further', and 'By comparison' are used appropriately to guide the reader. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the opening sentence is a bit clunky. Improving the flow between sentences would enhance the overall coherence. Overall, the structure is clear and easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a Band 7.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'accounting for', 'declined slightly', and 'increased substantially' are used effectively. There are some minor errors in word choice, such as 'leaded' (should be 'led') and 'The provided of pie charts' (should be 'The provided pie charts'). While you use some less common vocabulary, there is room for more sophisticated collocations to elevate the response. The vocabulary is adequate for the task and does not impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical slips, such as 'The provided of pie charts' and 'Belgium leaded in last one'. Additionally, the phrase 'At the fleeting glance' is slightly unnatural. While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede the reader's understanding of the data. To achieve a higher score, focus on eliminating these minor errors and increasing the variety of complex structures used to describe trends.

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