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 four pie charts illustrate the proportions of goods exported by various EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, Germanny was the largest exporter to China in both years, and its share increased considerably by 2011. In contrast, the leading exported to India changed from the United Kingdom in 2000 to Germany in 2011, while UK's proportion declined substantially. Overall, the distribution of exports to China was more heavily dominated by Germany than that to India.

In 2000, the United Kingdom accounted for the largest proportion of EU exports to India, at 29%, followed closely by Belgium at 25%. Germany represented a further 15%, while France and Italy accounted for 8% and 7%, respectively. The remaining countries each contributed relatively small shares, with Austria reecording the lowest figure at just 1%. By 2011, however, Germany had become the largest exporter to India, with its share rising to 25%. Belgium remained the second-largest contributor at 20%, whereas the UK's proportion fell sharply from 29% to 13%. Meanwhile, the shares of France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden all increased slightly.

The pattern of exports to China was different. Germany was by far the largest contributor in 2000, accounting for 38% of total EU exports, followed by France at 13%. Italy and the UK each represented 9%, while Sweden accounted for 8%. By 2011, Germany's share had risen dramatically to 48%, meaning that almost half of EU exports to China came from Germany. In contrast, France's proportion fell to 10%, while the UK's share decreased to 7% and Sweden's dropped to only 3%. The proportions for Italy and the Netherlands changed only slightly, reaching 8% and 5%, respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response fully addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview that highlights the main trends and differences between the two destinations. The data is well-selected, and you have made relevant comparisons between the years and countries, such as noting the shift in the leading exporter to India and the dominance of Germany in the Chinese market. The information is accurate and supported by specific figures from the charts, demonstrating a strong ability to report on visual data.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a distinct focus: the introduction, the overview, the data for India, and the data for China. Cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'By 2011, however', and 'Meanwhile' are used effectively to link sentences and paragraphs. The structure is coherent, and the information flows smoothly, making the report easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'accounted for the largest proportion', 'declined substantially', and 'risen dramatically' demonstrate good control. There are a few minor spelling errors, such as 'Germanny' and 'reecording', but these are rare and do not impede communication. The vocabulary is appropriate for an academic report and shows a good awareness of collocation.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response displays a good variety of complex structures, such as the use of subordinate clauses ('meaning that almost half of EU exports...') and comparative structures. The majority of sentences are error-free, and your control over punctuation and tense usage is strong. While there are very occasional slips, such as 'leading exported' instead of 'leading exporter', these do not detract from the overall clarity of the writing.

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