Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-10-03

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 6.0)

The pie charts illustrate the comparism of exporting goods from different EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011. Overall, Germany export percentage was increased for both countries, whereas United Kingdom showed a decline proportion toward those countries.

In 2000, United Kingdrom (UK) was the largest exporter to India (29%) but scenario was changed and Germany took the place in 2011 with 25% of the contribution. Similar decline proportion was noticed for Belgium where it contribution to export to India declined from 25% to 20%. In contrast, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, Italy, France and Austria showed a little incline precentage in that phenomenon from 2000 to 2011. Suprisingly, Finland maintained the same contribution towards exporting to India ever after 10 years.

In terms of China, Germay remained the highest supplier from 2000 to 2011 with a sharpe increased by 10%. Though France was the second largest distributor toward China, its contribution falled by 3% over 10 years. A small decrease was found by UK, Sweden, Italy and Finland which was by 2%, 5%, 4% and 1% respectively. On the other hand, the export rate had been grown for Netherlands and Spain both by 15%, whereas Austria and Belgium remained same at 5%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

The response successfully covers all parts of the prompt by selecting and reporting the main features of the pie charts regarding EU exports to India and China in 2000 and 2011. You provide a clear overall trend in the introduction and present relevant data points, such as the UK and Germany leading exports to India, and Germany dominating the market in China. However, some parts are more fully developed than others, and certain details are slightly under-developed or imprecise. For example, your claim that the export rate for Netherlands and Spain grew 'both by 15%' for China is inaccurate according to the charts. Addressing all areas with complete data accuracy and fully extending comparisons would move this score higher.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The report displays a coherent overall arrangement with a clear logical structure. You divide your response into an introduction with an overview, followed by separate body paragraphs dedicated to India and China. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the data sets. However, cohesion is sometimes mechanical or faulty. Phrases such as 'but scenario was changed' and 'in that phenomenon' are awkward and disrupt the smooth flow of information. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and relying more on smooth transitional phrases rather than repetitive connectors will help elevate the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to discuss percentages, trends, and countries successfully. You attempt less common vocabulary items such as 'contributor', 'distributor', and 'dominating', but these attempts are occasionally marred by inaccuracy or poor word choice and spelling, such as 'comparism', 'incline precentage', 'Suprisingly', 'Germay', 'sharpe increased', and 'falled'. These lexical errors do not seriously impede communication, but they restrict your lexical score. To achieve a higher band, you need to demonstrate greater precision in word choice, correct word forms, and error-free spelling of common academic terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence forms throughout the response, successfully using passive and active structures like 'was the largest exporter' and 'export rate had been grown'. However, there are some errors in grammar and sentence structure that surface repeatedly, such as 'Germany export percentage was increased', 'declining proportion toward those countries', and missing articles or prepositions (e.g., 'remained same'). Punctuation and subject-verb agreement also need tighter control. While these errors rarely impede communication, having a higher proportion of error-free complex sentences is necessary to reach the next band.

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