Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-25

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 chart beneath decribes exportation between different EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011

Generally, in 2000 the United Kingdom had the highest number of goods exported to India, while Austria had the lowest number of goods exported to India. However in 2011 Germany overtook United Kingdom by exporting 25% of goods to india, Although Austria and Finland remained the lowest countries in exportation of goods to India at a rate of 2% each. While Germany also had the highest exported goods to China in 2000 and 2011, both Austria and Finland had the lowest goods exported to China in 2000 and 2011 at the rate of 2% each.

Moreover, United Kingdom had the highest number of exported goods to India in 2000, Although Germany surpassed United kingdom in 2011 becoming the highest in the number of exported goods to India, and also to China in 2000 and 2011.

In addition, Austria and Finland had the lowest number of goods exported to India and China in 2000 and 2011, followed by Spain in 2000 only.

However, a lot of similarities we found between Austria,Sweden, Finland and Spain having same number of goods exported.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

The student attempts to cover the main features of the pie charts comparing EU exports to India and China in 2000 and 2011. While an overview is attempted through the general summary paragraph, there is noticeable repetition of data points and some minor inaccuracies regarding specific countries. For instance, the student states that both Austria and Finland had the lowest goods exported to China in 2000 and 2011 at 20% each, which misreads the percentage figures from the prompt. However, major trends such as the UK leading in India in 2000, being overtaken by Germany in 2011, and Germany's dominance in China are correctly identified. Overall, the task is addressed, but the repetitive structure and data inaccuracies limit the score to a band 5.5.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response is organized into multiple paragraphs, attempting an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. However, the logical progression is hindered by repetitive statements. For example, the information regarding the UK and Germany for India, as well as Austria and Finland, is reiterated across multiple sentences without adding new progression of thought ('Moreover, United Kingdom had the highest number...'). Cohesive devices are used mechanically ('However', 'Moreover', 'In addition'), and referencing is occasionally unclear. Paragraphing is attempted but lacks clear functional division due to the redundant inclusion of identical points. This performance aligns with band 5.5 descriptors.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

The student demonstrates an adequate vocabulary for the task, successfully using terms related to data reporting such as 'exported', 'highest', 'lowest', and 'rate'. However, there are noticeable spelling and word choice errors, such as 'decribes' instead of 'describes', 'exportation' instead of 'exports', and 'countries in exportation'. The range is somewhat limited and repetitive, with frequent reuse of the same phrasing ('number of goods exported to India and China'). Less common lexical items are attempted but lack precision and natural collocation. This warrants a band 5.5 for lexical resource.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as subordinate clauses ('while Austria had the lowest', 'Although Germany surpassed'). However, control over grammar and punctuation is inconsistent. There are run-on structures, comma splices, and capitalization errors (e.g., lowercase 'india' in the middle of a sentence, missing full stops at the end of paragraphs). Errors in preposition use ('exported to India' vs 'exported in India') also occur. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to restrict the score to a band 5.0.

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