Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-11
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 pie Chart illustrate the export procedure from Eu countries to India and china in 2000 and 2011.
Overall, there are four pie Charts showing different Ratio of export.
On the one hand in 2000 the export of goods from Eu to India the most Ratio of export ness is Uk. Which is about 29%. As Belgium also export about 25%. There is no major difference between Belgium and united kingdom. Austria and Finland exported about 1% and 2%. As usual Sweden and Spain also export about 2%. Moreover germany France and Italy also export their goods which is 15%,7%,and 8% respectively. And other EU countries export about 5%.
Now here we discuss about eu exports their goods to china. Firstly the germany export goods in China having a high ratio which is about 38%. As compare to other countries. Belgium and Finland export about 5 and 6%. Moreover italy, Sweden and united kingdom export about 9%,9% and 2%. Additionally Spain, Netherland and Austria export about 2% and 4%. And other countries exported about 4%.
On the other hand in 2011 eu exports their goods to India. Here is no more difference between 2000 and 2011. Few ratios increase or decrease.
As export to china in 2011 as same as previous statement.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to cover the data provided in the pie charts but fails to provide a clear overview or meaningful comparisons. The description is largely a list of figures, which is a common pitfall in Task 1. The summary of the 2011 data is particularly weak, as it lacks specific details and relies on vague statements like 'no more difference' and 'same as previous statement'. To reach a higher band, you must identify and highlight the most significant trends and differences between the years rather than simply listing percentages for every country.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as 'On the one hand' and 'On the other hand', which are typically used to contrast two sides of an argument rather than to sequence data. Additionally, the referencing is sometimes unclear, and the transition between the 2000 and 2011 data is abrupt. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear focus would significantly improve the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite repetitive, with the word 'export' used excessively. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'export procedure' instead of 'export distribution' or 'export shares', and 'ness' which appears to be a typo. The range of vocabulary is limited, relying on basic terms to describe the data. To improve, try to incorporate more varied reporting verbs and nouns, such as 'accounted for', 'constituted', 'proportion', and 'figures', to describe the data more precisely.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'The pie Chart illustrate') and incorrect article usage. Sentence structures are generally simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the placement of commas and the capitalization of proper nouns like 'china' and 'eu'. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar limits the score in this criterion.
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