Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-03

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 presented pie charts illustrate information about exports of products from various EU countries to India and China in the years 2000 and 2011. Overall, the charts presents the countries namely Austria, United Kingdom, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Spain, France, Netherlands, Italy and Germany and others.

In 2000, Belgium has exported the highest proportion of goods to India. It can be seen as 25%. But, Germany has exported the highest number of things to china and it has presented as 38%. The lowest proportion goods are exported to India by Austria and the miner proportion of goods are exported to china by Spain. In 2011,Germany was the country that the highest amount goods has exported to India and the lowest proportion of goods have exported to India by Austria and Finland. The highest number of goods have exported to China by Germany and the minor proportion of things are exported by Austria and Finland.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the charts, but the analysis is somewhat superficial. While you identify the highest and lowest exporters, the comparison between 2000 and 2011 is limited. You mention specific countries like Germany and Belgium, but the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the trends. Furthermore, the data interpretation is occasionally confusing, such as stating Germany had the highest exports to India in 2011 without clearly contrasting it with the 2000 figures. To improve, ensure you group data logically and provide a clear summary of the most significant changes over the decade.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into two paragraphs, which is a logical approach for this task. However, the progression of ideas within the paragraphs is somewhat mechanical. The use of cohesive devices is limited and repetitive (e.g., 'In 2000', 'In 2011'). There is a lack of variety in linking words, which makes the flow feel a bit disjointed. To achieve a higher band, try to use a wider range of cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'in contrast', or 'meanwhile' to connect your sentences more fluidly and improve the logical flow of your comparisons.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. You rely on basic terms like 'highest number of things' and 'minor proportion of goods'. Using 'things' is too informal for an Academic Task 1 report. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'miner proportion' (likely a spelling error for 'minor') and 'highest amount goods has exported'. To improve, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'the largest share', 'a significant portion', or 'the lowest contribution'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. For example, 'the charts presents' (subject-verb agreement), 'highest amount goods has exported' (incorrect passive voice construction), and 'the minor proportion of things are exported by Austria' (tense inconsistency). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and the correct formation of passive voice, which is essential for describing data in Task 1.

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