Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)

The pie charts compare exports from various EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, it is evident that, in both years, India and China imported most of their goods from Germany.

In 2000, goods were exported to India mostly from UK, at 29%. Additionally, the second highest exporter was Belgium which stood at 25%. In contrast, Austria was the lowest contributor which exported only 1% of the total. In the same year, for China, the highest goods was exported from Germany, at 38% which was more than one-third of the total. Moreover, Austria, Spain contributed the lowest goods at 2% each.

In 2011, India imported the largest amount of goods from Germany, at 25%, which was one-fourth of the total. And the next highest contributor was Belgium which accounted for one-fifth of the total at 20%. Austria and Finland stood at the lowest portion at 2% only. In the same year,

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response is incomplete as it cuts off abruptly at the end of the second body paragraph. While you successfully identified key features and made comparisons, the failure to complete the description of the 2011 data for China means the task is not fully addressed. To reach a higher band, you must ensure all data points are covered and the summary is finished. The overview provided is accurate, but the lack of a conclusion or a complete analysis of the final data set significantly limits the score for this criterion.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay uses basic cohesive devices such as 'In 2000', 'In contrast', and 'Moreover' to link ideas. However, the progression is interrupted by the incomplete nature of the final paragraph. Paragraphing is present, but the abrupt ending makes the overall structure feel unfinished. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus and that the essay flows logically to a complete conclusion. Referencing is generally clear, but the lack of a final sentence or summary paragraph hinders the overall coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'imported', 'exporter', 'contributor', and 'accounted for'. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'highest goods was exported', which is slightly awkward phrasing. You attempt to use some variety, but the vocabulary remains somewhat repetitive. To achieve a higher band, try to incorporate more precise synonyms for 'highest' or 'lowest' and use more sophisticated collocations to describe trends and proportions in the data.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'Austria, Spain contributed the lowest goods at 2% each' (missing a conjunction) and 'the highest goods was exported' (subject-verb agreement). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the intended meaning, they are frequent enough to impact the score. To improve, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and using more varied, error-free complex structures to describe the data comparisons.

See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.

Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.