Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

In the given pie chart , it has display the topic on the Eu Exports of good in India as well as in the china on the time period form 2000s to 2011. According to the given data, we can analyse that 29% export was single in UK following Belgium 25% and rest of them have less then 15% in 2000. Nowadays, In 2011 UK has slightly decreased by 16% and unimaginable Germany has reach 25% where Belgium also decreased by 5%.

On the other hand, in context of china Germany have been the major hub of Export in 2000s as well as 2011 which have decent increase by 38% to 48% which half of trade exports. There is huge gap between first and second major export by more than 30% which is France which have decline by 3% and rest of other contain the smaller share of goods form china.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the charts, identifying key trends and comparing data between 2000 and 2011. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and contains inaccuracies. For instance, the claim that Germany reached 25% in 2011 for India is not clearly supported by the data provided, and the description of the China data is confusing, particularly the statement regarding 'half of trade exports'. While the main trends are identified, the lack of precision in reporting figures and the slightly disjointed overview prevent a higher score. To improve, ensure that data points are cited accurately and that the relationship between the figures is described with greater clarity.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into two paragraphs, which is appropriate for a report of this nature. There is a basic logical progression from the India data to the China data. However, the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes awkward, such as 'In the given pie chart, it has display the topic'. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the transition between ideas feels abrupt. The paragraphing is sufficient, but the internal flow of sentences needs more sophisticated linking to guide the reader through the comparisons more effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors in word choice and collocation. Phrases like 'unimaginable Germany has reach' and 'rest of other contain the smaller share' are unnatural and impede the clarity of the report. While the student attempts to use some topic-specific vocabulary like 'export' and 'trade', the range is narrow and repetitive. There are also errors in word formation, such as 'form' instead of 'from'. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on using more precise terminology and improving their grasp of collocations related to data description.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('it has display', 'Germany have been'), tense misuse ('in 2000s as well as 2011 which have decent increase'), and awkward phrasing ('rest of them have less then 15%'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar limits the score. A greater focus on sentence construction and proofreading for basic errors is essential.

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