Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-07

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 5.0)

The graph shows the export chart of EU ecomony in which they exports goods from different countries in the world especially from India. First we have to check the figures in the year of 2000 and 2011, the major difference comes explicitly in terms of exports from the Germany, EU exports goods increases upto 10% and also upto 7% increase in exports from France. While on the other hand some serious decline in the exports from UK which is 16% that is quite important in terms of ratio. While rest of other nations are quite same exports.

The second information shows us that EU exports good to China in 2000 and in 2011 are quite low which is only 4% of the total while rest of the exports from other nations in the world and heavily depend upon the Germany which is increases from upto 38% to 48%

AI examiner evaluation

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 underdeveloped. While you identify some trends, the analysis is superficial and lacks a clear overview of the main features. You mention specific percentages but fail to synthesize the data effectively or provide a clear comparison between the two charts. The interpretation of the data is also slightly inaccurate in places, such as the description of the EU's exports to China. To improve, ensure you provide a clear summary of the overall trends and support your points with accurate data points from the charts.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into two paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The transition between the description of exports to India and China is abrupt. Cohesive devices are limited and often used incorrectly, such as the repetitive use of 'while' and 'which is'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the different countries and years. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'in contrast', 'furthermore', 'consequently') and ensure each paragraph has a clear, singular focus.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic terms like 'exports', 'increase', and 'decline'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'export chart of EU ecomony' and 'rest of other nations are quite same'. The phrasing is often unnatural, which hinders the clarity of your report. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'accounted for', or 'a significant proportion'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'EU exports goods increases'), incorrect preposition usage, and awkward sentence structures. The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with some errors in punctuation and tense consistency. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree, and practicing the correct use of articles and prepositions. Developing more complex sentence structures will also help improve your score.

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