Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · 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 4.5)
The given pie chart illustrates the exports from various E.U. countries to india and china in 2000 and 2011 :
The first given pie chart illustrates exports of goods to india:
The first export to india from australia is 1% whereas in belgium it is 25% whereas in finland it is 2% on the other hand in france the count is 8% meanwhile germany the ratio is 15% on the other hand in italy the ratio 7% whereas in netherland the ratio is 4% whereas in spain the count is 2% on the other hand sweden the count is 2% whereas in united kingdom the ratio is 23% on the other hand the percentile of others is 5%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Furthermore, the content is incomplete; it only addresses the data for India in 2000, completely ignoring the data for China and the 2011 figures. The response lacks an overview or any attempt to compare the data, which is essential for an Academic Task 1. By listing individual data points without synthesis or analysis, the response fails to address the core requirements of the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The text lacks logical organization and paragraphing. It consists of a single, repetitive list of data points rather than a structured report. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and repetitive, with the phrase 'on the other hand' used incorrectly to link unrelated data points. There is no clear progression of ideas, and the lack of an introduction or summary makes the text difficult to follow. The structure is essentially a list rather than a coherent piece of academic writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on basic terms like 'ratio', 'count', and 'percentile' to describe the data, often using them incorrectly. There is no attempt to use a range of vocabulary to describe trends or comparisons. Furthermore, there are consistent issues with capitalization, such as 'india', 'china', 'belgium', and 'netherland', which indicates a lack of attention to basic lexical accuracy. The range is insufficient to convey the information effectively.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The grammatical range is extremely limited, consisting almost entirely of simple, repetitive sentence structures. There is a total absence of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is poor, with inconsistent use of colons and a lack of proper sentence termination. There are frequent errors in basic grammar, such as the misuse of 'whereas' and 'on the other hand' to connect clauses that do not logically contrast. The lack of capitalization for proper nouns also detracts from the overall accuracy of the writing.
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