Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)

The pie charts compare the percentages of goods exported from the EU to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, Germany and the United Kingdom were the main countries exporting goods to India and China. Germany became more important in exports to both countries in 2011, while the share of the UK decreased.

In 2000, the UK was the largest exporter to India, at 29%, followed by Belgium at 25% and Germany at 15%. France accounted for 8%, while Italy made up 7%. The percentages for the Netherlands, Finland, Spain and Sweden were 4%, 2%, 2% and 2% respectively. Other countries represented 5%.

In 2011, Germany became the biggest exporter to India, increasing from 15% to 25%. Belgium decreased slightly to 20%, while the UK’s share fell considerably from 29% to 13%. France and Italy increased to 9% each. The Netherlands rose to 5%, while Austria increased from 1% to 2%.

For China, Germany was the largest exporter in both years. Its share increased from 38% in 2000 to 48% in 2011. France decreased from 13% to 10%, and Italy fell slightly from 9% to 8%. The UK’s share also declined from 9% to 7%. The percentage for Sweden dropped from 8% to 3%, while the Netherlands increased from 4% to 5%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview of the main trends and successfully selected and reported key features from the data. The comparisons between 2000 and 2011 are accurate, and you have highlighted significant shifts, such as Germany's rise as the primary exporter to both India and China. The data is well-integrated, and the inclusion of specific percentages supports your summary effectively. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently highlight the most striking differences or similarities rather than listing every single data point, as this would demonstrate a more sophisticated level of data synthesis.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and separate body paragraphs for India and China. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you have used cohesive devices effectively, such as 'while,' 'followed by,' and 'in both years,' to link information. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two main categories of data. The referencing is clear throughout, and the flow of information is easy to follow. The structure is coherent, and the use of cohesive devices is natural and unobtrusive, which is characteristic of a high-band response.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information accurately. Phrases like 'accounted for,' 'made up,' and 'fell considerably' demonstrate a good command of language appropriate for describing statistical data. The vocabulary is precise and fits the context well. While the range is adequate, incorporating a few more varied synonyms for 'increased' or 'decreased'—such as 'surged,' 'plummeted,' or 'witnessed a marginal rise'—would further enhance the sophistication of your writing. Overall, the lexical control is strong, and there are no significant errors in word choice or collocation.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response displays a good variety of complex sentence structures, such as the use of participial phrases ('increasing from 15% to 25%') and subordinate clauses ('while the share of the UK decreased'). The majority of your sentences are error-free, and your control over punctuation and grammar is consistent. There are no major grammatical errors that impede communication. To achieve a higher score, you could experiment with more diverse sentence beginnings or slightly more complex comparative structures to demonstrate even greater flexibility in your grammatical range.

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