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)

The given two pie chat give us the information about the EU Exports of goods two different countries such as India and China between 2000 and 2011.

A cursory glance at the pie chart is adequate enough to reveal that the percentage of EU exports of goods to India was peak in Belgium. There was a sharp decrease EU exports of goods in India in different four countries in Finland, Sweden, Spain France, Netherlands and Australia. A slight incline can be seen in the proportion of EU Exports of goods to India different five countries in 2000. In 2011, EU exports of goods to India was Belgium at nearly 20%. There was a significant drop EU exports of goods to India in others countries.

Further looking at the pie chart, it can be noticed that Eu exports of goods to China increased rapidly in Germany. A sharp decline can be seen in the EU exports of goods to China in different eleven countries in 2000. In 2011 EU exports of goods to China inclined dramatically in Germany. There was a slow drop in EU exports of goods to China in different others countries.

Overall, it can be noticed that rising trend can be seen in the Eu exports of goods to India. On the flip side, falling trend can be seen in the Eu exports of goods to China.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to address the task but fails to provide a clear or accurate summary of the data. The description of the pie charts is confusing and lacks precision. For example, stating that exports to India were 'peak in Belgium' or referring to 'different four countries' without naming them or providing specific data points makes the information difficult to follow. The response lacks a clear overview of the main trends, and the comparisons are vague. To improve, focus on identifying the most significant changes and using specific figures from the charts to support your observations, rather than making general, unsupported claims about increases or decreases.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the progression of ideas is often unclear. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate, such as 'Further looking at the pie chart' or 'On the flip side'. Referencing is also problematic; the text frequently mentions 'different four countries' or 'different eleven countries' without clarifying which countries are being discussed. This makes the logical flow difficult to follow. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus and use linking words more naturally to connect your ideas and data points.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'EU exports of goods' are repeated throughout the text, which makes the writing feel monotonous. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'was peak in Belgium' instead of 'peaked in Belgium' or 'incline can be seen' when 'increase' would be more appropriate. The student struggles to use less common vocabulary effectively. To improve, try to vary your vocabulary by using synonyms and focus on learning the correct collocations for describing trends and data, such as 'a significant rise' or 'a sharp decline'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'EU exports... was Belgium', and missing prepositions or articles, such as 'in different four countries'. The sentence structures are relatively simple, and attempts at more complex structures often result in errors. For instance, 'There was a sharp decrease EU exports of goods in India' is missing a preposition. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that prepositions are used correctly. Proofreading for these common errors will significantly improve your score.

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