Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-29

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 illustrates the information about exports from distinct EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

For the year 2000, United Kingdom dominated all the countries by hitting 29% of total exports to India. However, Germany surpassed the proportion of UK by exporting a considerable figure of 38% to China. Moreover, it also exported noticiable amount of goods to India with a percentage of 15%. Additionally, Belgium also played a substantial role in exporting goods to India with a solid figure of 25%.

For the year 2011, Germany hit the zenith by exporting a good proportion of 25% to India and 48% to China being the highest among all the other EU countries. By far, Belgium secured second position by exporting 20% of goods to India in the same year. United Kingdom took third place with an export rate of 13% to India. As far as exports to China are concerned, the proportions are more and less close. For instance, France, Italy, Belgium and United Kingdom have an exporting percentage of 10%, 8%, 5% and 7% respectively.

Conclusively, UK Belgium and Germany elucidated solid export proportions in the year 2000. While, Germany and Belgium striked the highest proportions of exports in the year 2011.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response provides a clear overview and covers the main features of the data. You have successfully identified key trends, such as Germany's dominance in 2011 and the comparative figures for the UK and Belgium. However, the report could be improved by providing a more cohesive comparison between the two years rather than treating them as isolated lists. While you mention the 'zenith' and 'second position', ensure that all data points are accurately reflected, as the report occasionally lacks a comparative synthesis that would elevate the analysis to a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each year, and a concluding summary. Cohesive devices such as 'However', 'Moreover', and 'Additionally' are used to link ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing could be smoother. For example, the final sentence 'While, Germany and Belgium striked...' is a sentence fragment and lacks a proper connection to the previous clause. Improving the flow between sentences would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, using terms like 'dominated', 'surpassed', 'zenith', and 'elucidated'. These choices show an attempt to use less common lexical items. However, there are some inaccuracies in collocation and word choice, such as 'noticiable amount' (spelling error: noticeable) and 'striked' (incorrect verb form for 'struck'). Despite these minor errors, the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning clearly throughout the report.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'more and less close' (should be 'closer' or 'similar'), 'UK Belgium and Germany' (missing commas), and the aforementioned sentence fragment in the conclusion. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and punctuation will help improve the accuracy of your writing.

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