Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-16

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 7.5)

The four pie charts show EU exports of goods to India and China in 2000 and 2011 by country.

Overall, Germany was the dominant exporter to China in both years and its share grew further by 2011. For India, the UK and Belgium were the largest exporters in 2000, but Germany overtook them in 2011.

For India, in 2000 the UK accounted for 29%, followed by Belgium at 25% and Germany at 15%. France and Italy had 8% and 7% respectively, while all other countries were below 5%. By 2011, Germany increased to 25% and became the largest. Belgium fell to 20% and the UK more than halved to 13%. Italy, France and the Other category each had 9%, while Netherlands had 5%, Spain 3%, Sweden 3%, Finland 2% and Austria 2%.

For China, Germany dominated with 38% in 2000, rising to 48% in 2011, almost half of all exports. France was second but fell from 13% to 10%. Italy, the UK and Sweden were around 8-9% in 2000 and dropped to 7-8% in 2011. Other countries like Belgium, Netherlands, Finland, Spain and Austria contributed 2-6% each.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The student covers all parts of the task well, providing a clear overview and successfully reporting the main features and comparisons from the charts. In the introduction, the charts are correctly identified. The overview effectively captures the primary trends, noting Germany's dominance in China and the shift in leadership for India from the UK and Belgium in 2000 to Germany in 2011. Body paragraphs support these trends with accurate data points, such as the UK dropping from 29% to 13% for India and Germany rising from 38% to 48% for China. All data cited is faithful to the provided reference without major omissions or distortions, satisfying the requirements for a strong band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear overall progression. It begins with a general introductory statement, followed by a concise overview paragraph, and then dedicated body paragraphs for India and China respectively. Cohesive devices are used appropriately to link ideas, such as 'By 2011', 'while', and 'followed by', which guide the reader smoothly through the data comparisons. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate distinct categories of information, ensuring the structure supports the clarity of the report without being overly mechanical.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The student demonstrates a sufficient and flexible range of vocabulary suited to academic data reporting. Phrases like 'dominant exporter', 'accounted for', 'overtook them', and 'more than halved' show an ability to use less common lexical items accurately. Word choice and collocations are generally precise, though vocabulary is slightly repetitive in places due to the persistent use of numbers and percentages. Nevertheless, the lexical control is solid and allows the information to be conveyed smoothly and naturally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response exhibits a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, incorporating subordinate clauses and comparative constructions effectively. Sentences such as 'For India, in 2000 the UK accounted for 29%, followed by Belgium at 25% and Germany at 15%' demonstrate good syntactic control. The majority of sentences are error-free, and punctuation is handled correctly throughout the text. Grammar issues are virtually non-existent, reflecting a high level of accuracy that supports clear and unambiguous communication.

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