Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-04

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 given charts show percentage of the import good in India and China from different Europe nation for the year 2000 and 2011.

Overall, most of the supplies came from Germany. while Austrian goods is very least it stand around 2% of the total imported products. in India most of the products is import from Belgium but in China cover a small portion in borrow from Belgium.

India import there 30% of the good from UK in 2000 which stand at 1st, but in 2011 it goes to only 13% and Germany take its place with the 1/4 of total imported goods. India purchase Almost half of the good from three nations UK, Belgium and Germany

Germany cover massive portion of the total imported goods in china, in 2000 it account 38% which rose by 10% in 2011. Finland show the little growth of the 4% from 2000 to 2011.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the charts, but the analysis is inconsistent and contains factual inaccuracies. For example, you state that India imported 30% of goods from the UK in 2000, but the data shows this figure for China, not India. Furthermore, the description of the data is often confusing, such as the claim that 'India purchase Almost half of the good from three nations', which is not clearly supported by the provided figures. While you attempt to identify trends, the lack of precision in reporting the data prevents a higher score. To improve, ensure you carefully cross-reference the labels and percentages before writing.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hampered by awkward phrasing and unclear referencing. While you use some cohesive devices like 'Overall' and 'in 2000', the transitions between sentences are often mechanical or confusing. For instance, the sentence 'in India most of the products is import from Belgium but in China cover a small portion in borrow from Belgium' is difficult to follow due to poor sentence structure and unclear pronoun usage. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs lacks the necessary cohesion to guide the reader effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, with several instances of incorrect word choice that impede clarity. You frequently use 'good' or 'goods' where more specific terms or synonyms are needed. There are also errors in word formation, such as 'is very least' instead of 'is the lowest' and 'borrow from' instead of 'imported from'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate flexibility, and the frequent misuse of basic terms restricts the score. Expanding your range of reporting verbs and nouns related to trade would significantly improve your performance.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often affect the clarity of the message. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'most of the products is import', 'Germany take its place') and tense usage. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences are often faulty, such as 'Germany cover massive portion of the total imported goods in china, in 2000 it account 38% which rose by 10% in 2011'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing capital letters at the start of sentences and misuse of commas.

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