Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-10

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)

Ther provided pie charts illustrates that exports from different European countries to India and China between 2000 to 2011.

Overall, it can be determined that in 2000 United kingdom was highest exporting to india, whereas in 2011 Germany was higher than other European countries in terms of exploring, Germany highest Exploring to chaina during tha same period.

By the analysing in the 2000 data it can be show that,India mostly import from United kingdom while China import from Germany it was 29% or 39%. Except, Belgium and Germany other European countries exporting to India below 10%. Same as, only France and Germany had exporting more than 10% during same time.

In 2011,Germany highest percentage of exploring to India amd Germany it was 25% or 48%. Apart from Germany remaining countries were exporting to India less than 10%, in which Australia and Finland exporting to India only 2%. Similarly, China import mostly Germany and France whereas other European countries exporting

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to address the task by summarizing the provided pie charts. However, it fails to fully cover the requirements. The data interpretation is often inaccurate (e.g., stating Germany was 48% in 2011 for India, which is not supported by the charts). Furthermore, the response is incomplete, ending abruptly in the final paragraph without finishing the comparison. While the main features are identified, the lack of precision in reporting the data and the failure to complete the summary significantly impacts the overall task achievement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is often unclear due to grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Overall' and 'Similarly', but they are often applied mechanically or incorrectly. The referencing is frequently confusing, making it difficult for the reader to follow which data point refers to which country or year. The abrupt ending of the final sentence indicates a lack of control over the structure of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There is a persistent misuse of the word 'exploring' instead of 'exporting', which suggests a lack of understanding of the task context. Other errors include 'chaina' (spelling) and 'import' used as a verb where a noun or different structure was needed. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with precision, and the frequent errors in word choice and spelling occasionally impede the reader's understanding of the data.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Ther provided pie charts illustrates'), incorrect preposition usage, and sentence fragments. Complex sentence structures are attempted but are almost always faulty, leading to confusion. Basic punctuation and capitalization are also inconsistent. The high frequency of errors throughout the text means that the reader must work hard to interpret the intended meaning, which is characteristic of a lower band score.

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