Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

The given pie chart illustrates exports from various E.U. countries to india and china in 2000 and 2011.

In 2000, the E.U. exports of india in aataria is 1% whereas in belgium the count is 25% meanwhile in finland the amount is 2%, on the other hand in france the percentile is 8% other than this in germany the ratio is 15% whereas in italy the percentage is 7% similarly in neitherland the ratio is 4% whereas in spain the count comes out to be 2% on the other hand, in united kingdom is 23% whereas other are 5%.

On the other hand in 2011, the E.U. export, in aataria 2% whereas in belgium the ratio is 23% meanwhile in finland the ratio is 2% the next country is france in which the count is 9% the another country is germany the ratio in germany is 25% whereas in italy, the ratio is 9%.

The third given pie chart illustrates exports of goods in china:

export of goods in australia is 2% whereas in belgium the count is 8% whereas in finland ratio is 6% meanwhile in france the percentile is 9%, other than this in germany the count is 25%, apart from this, in italy the ratio is 9% whereas in netherland the percentile is 5%, The next country is spain in spain the count is 3% nextly in sweden the percentage is 2% nextly in united kingdom the percentile is 13% whereas in other the percentage is 13% meanwhile the count of other is 9%.

The next given pie chart illustrates exports of goods to china:

In australia, the export percentage is 2% whereas in belgium the count is 4%

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to cover the data provided in the pie charts but fails to provide a clear overview or identify the main trends. The information is presented as a repetitive list of figures for each country, which makes it difficult to identify key comparisons or significant changes over time. The response is also incomplete, as it cuts off abruptly while discussing the second chart. To improve, you should group countries by their performance (e.g., those with the highest and lowest exports) and highlight the most significant shifts between 2000 and 2011 rather than listing every individual percentage point.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks a logical structure. While there are paragraph breaks, the content within them is disorganized and repetitive. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'whereas' and 'meanwhile' to link simple clauses. There is no clear progression of ideas, and the abrupt ending significantly disrupts the flow of the text. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus, such as comparing the two years or contrasting the two destinations.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. You frequently use the same words, such as 'count', 'ratio', and 'percentage', to describe the data. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'aataria' (likely Austria), 'neitherland' (Netherlands), and 'china' (should be capitalized). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. You should aim to use a broader range of reporting verbs and nouns, such as 'accounted for', 'constituted', 'proportion', and 'figure', to avoid monotony.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, incorrect preposition usage (e.g., 'exports of india'), and run-on sentences. The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with little evidence of complex grammatical forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing capital letters for proper nouns like 'India', 'China', and 'Belgium'. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for capitalization and subject-verb agreement before attempting more complex structures.

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