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)

This pie chart gives information about exports to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Firstly if I talk about Exports to India, it was more in 2000 United Kingdom(UK) it drops 29 to 13% on 2011. Very less in Austria (1%) it didn't increses much around 2%. Well about others countries like Belgium(25-20%), France(8-9%), Germany(15-25%), Italy(7-9%), Netherlands(4-5%), Spain(2-3%), Sweden(2-3%), other countries(5-9%). Finland was the only one country that exports same amount of goods to India till 2011.

Talking about other EU exports of goods to China is much more in Germany and very less or remain constant in Austria.

In conclusion, India was the best country that was exporting goods on 2000 and 2011 by comparing. It was also not bad of China but it was showing less increase compare to India.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While you have attempted to report on the data, the summary is incomplete and lacks a clear overview of the main trends. You have listed many individual figures without effectively grouping them or highlighting the most significant changes. For example, you mention specific percentages for many countries but fail to synthesize this into a coherent comparison between the two years or the two destinations. To improve, you must ensure you provide a clear summary of the overall trends and ensure the response meets the length requirement to fully develop your points.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks a logical structure. The paragraphs are poorly defined, and the transition between ideas is abrupt. You use informal phrasing like 'Firstly if I talk about...' which is not appropriate for an academic report. Cohesive devices are largely absent, making the text feel like a list of disjointed observations rather than a cohesive summary. To improve, use formal linking words (e.g., 'In contrast,' 'Furthermore,' 'Regarding') to connect your sentences and ensure each paragraph has a clear focus, such as one paragraph for India and one for China.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic verbs like 'drops,' 'increses,' and 'exports.' There is also a lack of precision in describing the data; for instance, 'Very less in Austria' is grammatically incorrect and imprecise. You need to incorporate a wider range of vocabulary related to trends, such as 'fluctuated,' 'remained stable,' 'experienced a significant rise,' or 'accounted for.' Additionally, there are spelling errors such as 'increses' which should be 'increases.' Expanding your range of descriptive adjectives and adverbs will help you achieve a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'it was more in 2000 United Kingdom(UK) it drops 29 to 13% on 2011,' which lacks proper sentence structure and preposition usage. You also struggle with subject-verb agreement and tense consistency. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. To improve, focus on using accurate prepositions (e.g., 'in 2011' instead of 'on 2011') and practice combining simple sentences into complex ones using relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions.

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