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 illustration gives information about imports of India and China from the EU countries between 2000 and 2011. Overall, the largest number of goods exports from just two countries, Germany and the United Kingdom.

It is quite evident from the pie chart in 2000, the EU exports goods to India, the largest goods exported from the United Kingdom and Belgium, those both exports about half of the total goods, and the least number of exports from Austria. While on the other hand, China imports in 2000, the largest exporter of China was Germany, which was one-third of total exports, and other countries like the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and Austria had fewer exports than Germany.

Furthermore, in 2011, the imports of China from Germany were about half of total goods, and the least number of exporters for China was Finland, about two percent. For India, there were three major exporters the United Kingdom, Belgium and Germany.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the charts, but the analysis is somewhat superficial. While you identify the largest exporters for India and China, you fail to provide a clear comparison between the two years or highlight significant trends, such as the shift in market dominance. The overview is present but lacks depth, as it merely lists countries rather than synthesizing the data. To improve, ensure you group data logically and make direct comparisons between the years 2000 and 2011, rather than just describing each chart in isolation. Some data points are also missing or vague, such as the specific percentages for several countries.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the progression of ideas is sometimes disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and occasionally mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'the largest' and 'the least number of'. Transitions between sentences could be smoother to better link the data points. For example, the shift from discussing India to China in the second paragraph is abrupt. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would enhance the overall flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. You rely heavily on simple phrases like 'largest number of' and 'exports from'. There is little attempt to use more sophisticated or varied terminology related to trade, such as 'market share', 'proportion', or 'fluctuated'. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of lexical variety limits the score. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary to describe trends and proportions, and avoid repeating the same nouns and verbs throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally hinder clarity. For instance, 'the largest goods exported from the United Kingdom' is grammatically awkward, and 'the imports of China from Germany were about half' is slightly imprecise. There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and missing prepositions. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on sentence construction and proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy will be beneficial.

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