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 proportions of goods exported from various European Union countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, Germany became the dominant exporter to both India and China by 2011, while the United Kingdom’s share of exports to India declined considerably. In addition, exports to China became increasingly concentrated in Germany, whereas exports to India were distributed more evenly among several countries.

Regarding 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%.

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 7.5

The response fully addresses all parts of the task. It provides a clear overview of the main trends and effectively selects and reports key features from the data. The comparisons between the two years and the two destinations are accurate and well-supported by the provided figures. The writer successfully identifies the shift in dominance for Germany and the decline of the UK in the Indian market, meeting all requirements for a high-level response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a distinct focus: the introduction, the overview, the Indian market, and the Chinese market. Cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Regarding', 'However', and 'In contrast' are used effectively to link ideas and guide the reader. Paragraphing is used appropriately, and referencing is clear throughout the text, ensuring the information is easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.5

The vocabulary is precise and well-suited to the task. The writer uses a range of appropriate terminology such as 'proportions', 'dominant exporter', 'concentrated', 'distributed', and 'modest increases'. The use of adverbs like 'considerably', 'sharply', and 'markedly' adds precision to the description of the data. There are no noticeable errors in word choice or collocation, and the range is sufficient to convey the information fluently and accurately.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures with high accuracy. The writer uses complex sentences effectively, such as 'Germany already held the largest share in 2000 at 38%, and this figure increased substantially to 48% in 2011.' Punctuation is used correctly to manage clauses and lists. The majority of sentences are error-free, and the control over tense and subject-verb agreement is consistent throughout the report.

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