Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)

The pie charts compare the percentages of goods exported from different EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, Germany and Belgium were the main exporters to India, while Germany was by far the largest exporter to China in both years. The proportion of exports from Germany to China increased considerably, whereas the share from the United Kingdom to India fell significantly.

In 2000, the United Kingdom accounted for the largest share of EU exports to India, at 29%, followed by Belgium at 25% and Germany at 15%. By 2011, Germany had become the largest exporter to India, at 25%, while Belgium and the UK accounted for 20% and 13%, respectively. Italy and France increased slightly, from 7% to 9% and from 8% to 9%.

Regarding China, Germany represented 38% of exports in 2000, which was much higher than France at 13% and the UK and Italy at 9% each. In 2011, Germany's share rose sharply to 48%. In contrast, France decreased to 10%, while the UK fell to 7%. Sweden also declined from 8% to 3%, whereas the share of exports from the Netherlands increased slightly from 4% to 5%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview that highlights the main trends, such as the shift in Germany's export dominance and the decline of the UK's share. Key features are selected and supported with accurate data from the charts, such as the specific percentages for Germany's growth in China (38% to 48%) and the UK's decline in India (29% to 13%). The comparisons between the two years and the two destinations are logical and well-integrated, ensuring the reader can easily follow the changes over time. The response is well-structured and fully satisfies the requirements of an Academic Task 1 report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, a concise overview, and two body paragraphs that group information by destination (India and China). This structure allows for a smooth progression of ideas. Cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'in contrast', 'by 2011', and 'regarding' are used effectively to link sentences and clauses. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct data sets. The flow of information is natural, and referencing is clear throughout the text, making the report easy to follow and coherent.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a data-reporting task. Phrases such as 'accounted for the largest share', 'rose sharply', 'declined', and 'represented' are used accurately. The vocabulary is precise and allows for a clear description of the trends shown in the pie charts. While the range is sufficient, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or varied synonyms for 'increased' and 'decreased' could elevate the response further. There are no spelling or word-choice errors that impede communication, and the tone remains formal and objective throughout.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response displays a high level of grammatical control. You have successfully used a variety of complex structures, such as subordinate clauses ('while Germany was by far the largest exporter...') and comparative constructions ('which was much higher than...'). Punctuation is accurate, and the majority of sentences are error-free. The use of tense is consistent, appropriately reflecting the past data provided in the charts. The writing is fluent, and the grammatical accuracy is high, with only very occasional minor slips, which is consistent with a high band score.

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