Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-30

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 pie chart illustrates the exports from various E.U. countrues to india and china in 2000 and 2011.

There are total four pie charts. The first pie chart illustrates exports of goods in india:

In 2000, exports of goods to india from australia is 1% whereas in belgium it is 25% meanwhile in finland the count is 2% whereas in france the ratio is 8% on the other hand in germany the count is 15% whereas in italy, the ratio is 7%.

On the other hand in 2011, in australia the count is 2% whereas in belgium the percentile is 20% meanwhile in finland the percentage is 2% whereas in france the ratio is 9% on the other hand in germany the count is 25%.

The third given pie chart illustrates exports of goods to china: in australia, the percentage of exports of goods is 2% whereas in belgium the count is 8% meanwhile in finland the ratio comes out to be 6% on the other hand in france, the count becomes 12% subsequently, in germany the ratio is 13% whereas in germany, the count is 39% other than this, the ratio the count in italy is 9%.

The fourth given pie chart shows exports of goods to china:

In australia , the count of exports of goods to china is 2% whereas in belgium it is 9% meanwhile in finland, the count is 2% so we can say that the ratio of finland and australia is equal which is 2% whereas in france the count becomes 10% meanwhile in germany the ratio is 48% on the other hand, in italy the count is 8%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to provide a clear overview or identify significant trends, which is a requirement for Task 1. Instead, it lists data points mechanically for each country, which is a 'listing' approach rather than an analytical one. While the data is largely accurate, the lack of synthesis and comparison means the main features are not highlighted. For instance, there is no mention of the significant growth in German exports or the relative stability of other nations. To improve, you must group data to show trends and provide a summary paragraph that captures the most striking changes between 2000 and 2011.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure is repetitive and lacks logical flow. You rely heavily on basic connectors like 'whereas' and 'meanwhile' in every sentence, which makes the writing feel mechanical. There is a lack of sophisticated cohesive devices to link ideas or contrast trends effectively. Furthermore, the referencing is sometimes confusing, such as in the third paragraph where 'Germany' is mentioned twice with different figures. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that the progression of ideas is logical rather than just a list of statistics would significantly improve the coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use the word 'count' or 'ratio' to describe percentages, which is inaccurate; 'percentage' or 'proportion' would be more appropriate. There is little attempt to use a range of vocabulary to describe trends (e.g., 'increased', 'declined', 'remained stable', 'surpassed'). The spelling of 'countrues' and 'india' (capitalization) also indicates a lack of attention to detail. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise terminology related to data description and ensure consistent capitalization of proper nouns.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The grammatical range is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. There are frequent errors in punctuation, such as missing commas and inconsistent capitalization. You also struggle with subject-verb agreement and article usage (e.g., 'in india' instead of 'to India'). While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of complex sentence structures and the persistent minor errors prevent the response from reaching a higher band. Focus on using a variety of sentence types, such as relative clauses or participial phrases, and proofread carefully for basic grammatical accuracy.

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