Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-05

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 5.5)

The pie charts shows the information about exports goods from EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, UK was highest exporter to India in 2000 but Germany became highest in 2011. For China, Germany was maximum exporter in both years and it increased more in 2011.

In 2000, UK export to India was 29% which was top. Belgium was 25% and Germany was 15%. France and Italy was 8% and 7%. In 2011, Germany increased to 25% and became big exporter. But UK share decrease very fast to 13%. Belgium also decreased to 20%.

For China exports in 2000, Germany was 38% which was very big share. France was 13% and UK and Italy both was 9%. In 2011, Germany export increased to 48% which is nearly half. France share came down to 10% and UK share came down to 7%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the data and makes relevant comparisons between the two years. However, the response falls short of the 150-word minimum requirement, which negatively impacts the task achievement score. While the key trends are identified, the analysis is somewhat mechanical, listing percentages rather than synthesizing the information into a more cohesive report. To improve, ensure you meet the word count and focus on grouping data points to highlight significant shifts or patterns rather than simply listing figures for each country.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on India and China respectively. There is a basic attempt at progression; however, the use of cohesive devices is limited and repetitive (e.g., 'In 2000', 'In 2011'). The transition between sentences is often abrupt, and the lack of varied linking words makes the flow feel somewhat disjointed. To reach a higher band, incorporate a wider range of cohesive devices such as 'consequently', 'in contrast', or 'meanwhile' to better connect ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There is a heavy reliance on basic verbs like 'increased', 'decreased', and 'was'. Phrases like 'very big share' and 'big exporter' are simplistic and lack the academic tone required for IELTS Task 1. There are also minor errors in word choice, such as 'exports goods' instead of 'goods exports'. To improve, focus on using more sophisticated synonyms and collocations related to data trends, such as 'significant growth', 'plummeted', or 'accounted for'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent, such as 'The pie charts shows' and 'France and Italy was'. Additionally, there are missing articles and errors in tense usage, such as 'UK share decrease very fast'. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to lower the score. Focus on proofreading for basic agreement and ensuring consistent use of past tense when describing data from 2000 and 2011.

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