Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

The piechart below illustrate the number of % of each country countributes in exports of EU to China and India from 2000 to 2011.

The piechart includes countries like Italy, Spain, United kingdom, Germany and many more. Germany and France are the only country with coutributes to both countries at very good %.

Firstof all, if we talk about India, in 2000 United kingdom contributed the most of about approximately 29% and the other great figure was to belgium of approximately 25% and Austria contributed the least of only !% in 2000. Moreover in 2011 Germany and Belgium contributed the largest of almost 25-20% respectively.

On the other hand, China in 2000 and 2011 exported the largest share from germany almost 50% in 2011 and 40% in 2000 while other countries almost remains the same.over those years only few were decreased in those years while germany increased almost 10%

In conclusion, germany contributes the largest share in aboth countries in the both countries

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

The response attempts to cover the main features of the pie charts comparing EU exports to India and China in 2000 and 2011. The writer correctly identifies some key data points, such as the UK and Belgium leading in Indian exports in 2000, and Germany's dominance in Chinese exports. However, there are significant omissions and inaccuracies in the data reporting. For instance, the statement that Germany and Belgium contributed 'almost 25-20% respectively' in 2011 for India actually reverses the figures (Belgium was 20% and Germany was 25%). Furthermore, the overview is weak, containing typographical errors and imprecise phrasing ('Germany and France are the only country with coutributes to both countries'). While the response attempts comparisons, it lacks a fully developed overview and contains imprecise data points, placing it securely at Band 5.0.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The text is organized into paragraphs with a basic structure, including an introduction, body paragraphs, and a brief conclusion. However, the logical progression is frequently disrupted by awkward transitions, such as 'Firstof all, if we talk about India' and 'On the other hand, China'. Cohesive devices are used mechanically and sometimes inaccurately. Referencing is occasionally unclear, as seen in the sentence 'while other countries almost remains the same.over those years only few were decreased in those years while germany increased almost 10%', which lacks smooth connection to the preceding information. Paragraphing is attempted, but the overall logical flow and management of cohesive devices remain inconsistent, fitting the Band 5 descriptors.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

The lexical range is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic words like 'contributed', 'countries', 'largest', and 'share'. There are frequent errors in word formation, spelling, and collocation, such as 'piechart' (written as one word), 'coutributes', 'Firstof all', and 'aboth'. Less common vocabulary is attempted with limited success and noticeable errors that occasionally cause difficulty for the reader, such as mixing up 'exports' with general contributions. Although the vocabulary is minimally adequate to convey the basic topic of the charts, the persistent mechanical and spelling errors prevent it from reaching a higher band, making Band 5.0 appropriate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The writing demonstrates a very limited range of sentence structures, relying primarily on simple sentences and flawed complex structures. There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues ('the piechart below illustrate', 'Germany and France are the only country'), tense inconsistencies ('China in 2000 and 2011 exported the largest share from germany almost 50% in 2011 and 40% in 2000 while other countries almost remains the same'), and punctuation errors. These errors are frequent and often cause strain for the reader, aligning closely with the Band 4.0 descriptor, though occasional correctly formed simple sentences allow for a Band 4.5 overall impression.

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