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 and selected relevant data to support the main features of the pie charts. The comparisons between 2000 and 2011 for both India and China are accurate and well-supported by the provided figures. You have successfully identified the key trends, such as Germany's rise as a dominant exporter and the decline of the UK's share in the Indian market. The information is presented logically, and the summary is balanced, covering all necessary aspects of the prompt without omitting significant data points.

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. This structure allows the reader to follow the progression of data easily. Cohesive devices such as 'while', 'followed by', and 'in contrast' are used effectively to link ideas. Paragraphing is used appropriately to group related information. The flow of information is smooth, and referencing is clear throughout the text, ensuring that the reader can easily distinguish between the different countries and time periods mentioned.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a data description task. Phrases like 'accounted for', 'represented', 'increased from... to...', and 'declined' are used accurately. The vocabulary is precise and allows for a clear description of the trends. While the range is sufficient for the task, incorporating a few more sophisticated synonyms for 'increase' or 'decrease' (such as 'surged', 'plummeted', or 'remained stable') would further enhance the lexical variety and demonstrate a higher level of control.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The writing is highly accurate, with a variety of sentence structures used throughout. You have successfully employed complex sentences to compare data points, such as 'Germany became more important in exports to both countries in 2011, while the share of the UK decreased.' Punctuation is used correctly, and there are no significant grammatical errors that impede communication. The majority of your sentences are error-free, showing a strong command of English grammar. The control over tense usage (past simple for the data) is consistent and correct.

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