Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-06

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 compares the exports of good from different EU countries to two of the biggest Asian country India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, through the period, the India exported goods mainly form UK, Germany and Belgium, whereas China exported mainly form Germany and France. In contrast, India and China both exported lowest goods from Austria.

In 2000, India's main suppliers were UK with 29%, Belgium with 25% and Germain with15%, whereas China's main suppliers were Germany with 39% and France with 13%. However, Austria contributed lowest proportion of export to both countries and other counties contributed 4% of the China's export and 5% of India's exports.

In 2011, exports form UK and Belgium decreased significantly, whereas exports from Germain increased dramatically from 15% to 25%. Similarly, China's exports from Germain grew from 38% to 48% in contrast exports from France fell slightly.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the score. While you have identified the main features and provided some comparisons, the analysis is incomplete. For instance, you mention that exports from the UK and Belgium decreased, but you do not provide specific data points to support this. Furthermore, there is a recurring error in your interpretation of the data: you state that India and China 'exported' goods, whereas the charts show EU countries 'exporting to' India and China. This confusion regarding the direction of trade affects the accuracy of your summary.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'In contrast', and 'However' to link ideas. However, the progression of information is sometimes mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear due to the confusion between the exporter and the importer. To improve, ensure that your cohesive devices are used to highlight relationships between data points more effectively rather than just listing them. The paragraphing is appropriate for a report of this nature.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The range of vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. You rely on basic terms like 'biggest', 'lowest', and 'main'. There are also some noticeable errors in word choice, such as using 'exported' instead of 'imported' or 'supplied'. Additionally, there are spelling errors, such as 'Germain' instead of 'Germany' and 'counties' instead of 'countries'. To achieve a higher score, you should aim to use more varied and precise terminology related to trade and statistics, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuated', or 'market share'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('The pie charts compares') and incorrect preposition usage ('exported goods mainly form UK'). There are also errors in article usage and sentence construction. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and prepositional accuracy would significantly improve your writing.

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