Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The pie charts eloborate the EU countries exported materials to India and China in year 2000 and 2011.
Overall, it shows that in 2000 United Kingdom export 29% of exported materials to the India. while, in 2011 main source of supply for export was Germany contribute 25%. On the other hand, main exports to China come from Germany in both 2000 and 2011.
Looking closely into details, in year 2000 the main exports source to the India is United Kindom contribute 29%, followed closely by Belgium around 25%. Moreover, Finland, Sweden, Spain each contribute 2% each. In contrast, Austria exports the smallest portion about 1%.
In 2011 main exports to India came from Germany about 25%, followed by Belgium around 20%. Similarly, Austria contribute the lowest portion around 2%.
The main contributer of exports to China in both 2000 and 2011 is Germany contributing around 38% and 48% respectively. The smallest portion of exports were from Austria and Spain in 2000, each one contributed 2%. Contrastly, in 2011 the smallest contibuters were Austria and Finland.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the data, including comparisons between the two years and the two destinations. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, cohesive overview. While the key trends are identified, the reporting of specific figures is occasionally repetitive. To reach a higher band, ensure that the overview highlights the most significant trends—such as Germany's dominant role in exports to China—rather than just listing data points. The response addresses all parts of the prompt, but the development of the comparison between the two years could be more analytical.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and occasionally mechanical (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Moreover', 'Similarly'). The progression of ideas is generally logical, but the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs could be smoother. Some referencing is slightly unclear, such as the use of 'the India' instead of 'India'. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring better flow between sentences would enhance the coherence of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The range of vocabulary is adequate for the task, but it is somewhat limited and repetitive. Words like 'contribute', 'exports', and 'portion' are used frequently. There are also some minor spelling errors, such as 'eloborate' (elaborate), 'contributer' (contributor), and 'Contrastly' (in contrast). To improve, you should aim to use a wider variety of synonyms and more precise collocations to describe trends and data, such as 'accounted for', 'represented', or 'a significant share'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('the India', 'the United Kindom') and verb tense/agreement ('United Kingdom export 29%', 'Austria contribute the lowest'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are noticeable and occur throughout the text. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct usage of definite and indefinite articles. Increasing the variety of complex sentence structures while maintaining accuracy will also help raise your score.
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