Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-02

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 illustrate the proportions of goods exported from the EU to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, Germany and the United Kingdom were the largest exporters to India in 2000, while Germany became the dominant exporter in 2011. Similarly, Germany accounted for by far the largest proportion of EU exports to China in both years.

In 2000, the United Kingdom was the largest exporter to India, accounting for 29 percent of total exports, followed by Belgium at 25 percent Germany represented 15 percent , while France and Italy accounted for 8 and 7 percent , respectively. The remaining countries each contributed relatively small proportions, with Austria being the smallest at just 1 percent .

By 2011, the pattern had changed considerably. Germany became the biggest exporter to India, rising from 15 to 25 percent , while the UK's share fell sharply from 29 to 13 percent. Belgium also declined slightly to 20 percent France and Italy increased to 9 percent each, while the proportions for Austria, Sweden and Spain also rose modestly.

In 2000 and 2011 the exports ratio had changed considerably to each other pie charts illustrate the proportions of good exporters from the EU to India to China in 2000 to 2011 .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

You have successfully identified the main trends and provided relevant data to support your points. You covered the changes in exports to India well. However, the task requires you to report on exports to both India and China. While you mentioned China in the introduction and the final paragraph, you failed to provide any specific data or analysis regarding the export proportions to China. This is a significant omission that prevents a fully developed response. To improve, ensure that every part of the prompt is addressed with specific data points, rather than just mentioning the category in passing.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas in the first three paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices effectively, such as 'similarly' and 'by 2011'. However, the final paragraph is problematic; it is repetitive and contains a confusing, poorly constructed sentence that does not add any new information. The lack of cohesion regarding the China data makes the overall structure feel incomplete. To reach a higher band, ensure that all paragraphs contribute meaningfully to the summary and avoid redundant or disjointed concluding remarks.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportions', 'dominant', 'contributed', and 'modestly'. There is some repetition of basic structures, and the final paragraph contains awkward phrasing ('exports ratio had changed considerably to each other'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main points about the India data, it lacks the flexibility and precision required for a higher band. To improve, focus on using more varied collocations and ensure that your word choices are precise and contextually appropriate throughout the entire response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'Germany became the biggest exporter to India, rising from 15 to 25 percent'. There are some grammatical errors, particularly in the final paragraph, where the sentence structure breaks down and becomes unclear. Punctuation is generally acceptable, though there are some missing spaces after percentages. While your meaning is usually clear, the errors in the final section and occasional awkward phrasing limit your score. Focus on proofreading to ensure that complex sentences are constructed accurately and that your concluding thoughts are grammatically sound.

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