Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-26

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 data compares the proportion of exports from several EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

At a glance, it is clear that Germany increased its percentage of export shares to both nations over the decade. Additionally, Germany was the dominant exporter to China in both years, whereas the market for India experienced a major shift in leadership.

Looking at the pie charts in detail, upon close inspection of India's primary exporters, the United Kingdom accounted for the largest proportion in 2000 at 29%, closely followed by Belgium at 25%. However, by 2011, a major shift occurred; Germany took the first position by expanding its share from 15% to 25%, while the UK's share plummeted to just 13%. Belgium remained relatively stable, dropping slightly to 20%, while the remaining European nations each accounted for less than 10% of the total market.

Regarding the exports to China, the market maintained a similar tendency across both years, heavily dominated by Germany. In 2000, Germany constituted 38% of all EU exports to China, and this figure surged to nearly half of the entire market (48%) by 2011. Consequently, most other major exporters saw their shares shrink, with France dropping from 13% to 10%, and the UK declining from 9% to 7%.

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 supported these with accurate data points from the charts. The comparison between the two years and the two destinations is well-handled, particularly the observation regarding Germany's dominance and the shift in India's primary exporter. The selection of key features is appropriate, and the information is presented in a logical, analytical manner that fully satisfies the requirements of an Academic Task 1 report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The report is well-structured with a clear introduction, a concise overview, and two distinct body paragraphs focusing on India and China respectively. The progression of ideas is logical, and you have used a good range of cohesive devices such as 'At a glance', 'However', 'while', and 'Consequently' to link your points effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two main categories of data, which aids the reader's understanding. The flow is smooth and professional throughout.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a data-reporting task. Phrases such as 'accounted for the largest proportion', 'plummeted', 'remained relatively stable', and 'surged to nearly half' show a high level of precision and stylistic awareness. The vocabulary is used accurately to describe trends and changes in percentages. There are no significant errors in word choice or collocation, and the language used is natural and fits the academic context well.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The writing displays a high level of grammatical control. You have successfully used a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as the use of subordinate clauses ('while the remaining European nations each accounted for...') and participial phrases ('closely followed by...'). The punctuation is accurate, and the majority of sentences are error-free. The control over tense usage (past simple for 2000/2011 data) is consistent and correct throughout the response.

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