Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-28

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 chart illustrate comparison of exports between numerous European Union countries to India and China during the years 2000 and 2011.

Overall, Germany appears to have substantial growth in exports to India and China from 2000 to 2011. Germany became the highest exporter of goods to India in 2011 by overtaking UK place whereas Germany remained the highest exporter in China.

In 2000, UK was at 29% as the highest exporter to India with Belgium at 25% as the second highest exporter and Germany at 15%. In comparison, Germany became highest supplier at 25% with Belgium at 20% retaining its position as second highest merchant of goods to India in 2011. Furthermore, UK observed a decline reaching at 13% whereas Austria and Finland were the lowest supplier in 2011 at 2% in contrast to only Austria being the lowest exporter in 2000 at 1%.

China largest exporter during both years was Germany at 38% and 48% in 2000 and 2011 respectively whereas Austria and Spain were at 2% suppliers of Goods in 2000 but a shift was depicted with Finland replacing Spain position at 2% having the lowest percentage with Austria in 2011. France, Italy and UK depicted a downward trend reaching 10%, 8% and 7% in 2011.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all requirements of the task. You have identified the main features and provided relevant comparisons between the two years and the two destinations. The overview is clear and highlights the significant growth of Germany as an exporter. However, the report could be improved by ensuring all data points are accurately represented; for instance, the description of the lowest exporters in 2011 could be more precise. Overall, the information is well-selected, and the key trends are effectively communicated to the reader, meeting the requirements for a Band 7.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'in comparison', and 'furthermore' to link ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing could be smoother. For example, in the final paragraph, the sentence structure is a bit cluttered, which slightly affects the flow. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the data for India and China, which helps the reader follow the comparison. Overall, the progression is clear throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. You use terms like 'substantial growth', 'overtaking', 'retaining its position', and 'downward trend' effectively. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'lowest supplier' (should be plural) and 'merchant of goods', which is slightly unnatural in this context. While you attempt to use less common vocabulary, the precision is occasionally lacking. Nevertheless, the range is adequate for the task, and the errors do not impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement ('The pie chart illustrate' instead of 'illustrates') and missing articles ('UK was at 29%' instead of 'the UK'). Additionally, some phrasing is slightly awkward, such as 'reaching at 13%'. While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding the data. To reach a higher band, you should focus on consistent subject-verb agreement and more accurate use of prepositions and articles.

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