Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-25

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 pie charts illustrate the percentage of the export of goods from many Eu nations to India and China in two different years, respectively 2000 and 2011.

Overall, it can be clearly seen that both India and China imported goods from 10 major countries of EU, where China received more goods from Germany and India, from UK in 2000. While both of their major import was from Germany in 2011. Additionally, there were also some small and large difference seen with other countries as well.

India in 2000 saw three major nations for getting goods was UK, Belgium and Germany with respectively 29, 25 and 15 percentages while all other countries remained with very few import by under 10%. While after 10 years UK reduced a lot export about 16% than the first given year, and Belgium only 5%. However Germany, in contrast, gained about 10% in 2011. While other all nation remained as it was.

China, in both year had large import from Germany with 38% and 48%. and the second one was France by 13 and 10% in both given year. while all other countries remained under 10% as India.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features and provided relevant comparisons between the two years. You covered both India and China and highlighted key shifts, such as the change in Germany's export share. However, the response lacks precision in data reporting. For example, stating 'all other countries remained as it was' is vague and does not accurately reflect the data provided in the charts. To reach a higher band, ensure that all comparisons are supported by specific, accurate figures rather than general statements. The overview is present but could be more clearly integrated to highlight the most significant trends across the decade.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use some cohesive devices like 'While', 'Additionally', and 'In contrast' to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions are slightly awkward, such as starting sentences with 'While' repeatedly. The referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly when discussing the 'other countries' category. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would enhance the overall cohesion of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'illustrate', 'percentage', and 'major nations'. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice and awkward phrasing, such as 'getting goods was UK' instead of 'the main exporters were the UK' and 'reduced a lot export'. There are also minor errors in word formation, such as 'all other nation' instead of 'all other nations'. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations related to data description and ensure consistent use of plural forms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('all other countries remained with very few import'), incorrect preposition usage, and awkward sentence construction ('India in 2000 saw three major nations for getting goods was UK'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and periods. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to limit your score. Focus on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and sentence structure.

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