Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-10-05

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 exports from different EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, It is evident that Germrany has the largest exports proportion goods to china in both years where as Austria has the lowest shares among other countries in both years. United Kingdom has the largest export percentage of goods to india in 2000 but it was decreased in 2011.

In 2000, United kingdom has the largest percentage of goods to india accounted for 29 % where as this number decreased and reached at 13% in 2011. Belgium was the second largest share holder accounted for 25 % in 2000 where as this shares also decreased and reached at 20%.In 2000, Austria has the smallest proportion of goods to india accounted for 1 % and this percentage slightly increased and reached at 2%.

In 2000, Germany has the largest Percentage of exports goods to China accounted for 38% and this number increased and reached at 48% in 2011.France was the second largest export country proportion accounted for 13%.Austria and France have the lowest shares in 2000 accounted for 2%.In 2011 Austria and Finland have the smallest proportion accounted for 2%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

The response addresses all parts of the task by reporting the main features of EU exports to India and China in both 2000 and 2011, making appropriate comparisons. An overview is present, highlighting that Germany dominated exports to China while Austria had the lowest shares, and noting the shift in the UK's position regarding India. However, some parts of the response are more fully developed than others; for example, the specific details for India are well covered, but the discussion of China's figures in the final paragraphs is somewhat limited and lacks a thorough comparison of secondary exporters like France. The data cited is generally accurate according to the visual reference, such as the UK dropping from 29% to 13% for India, though minor issues with idea extension prevent a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The text demonstrates a coherent overall arrangement with a clear attempt to structure the information logically. The response is divided into an introduction, an overview paragraph, and two body paragraphs focusing on India and China respectively. Progression is visible as the writing moves from general trends to specific data points. However, cohesion is sometimes mechanical and repetitive, relying heavily on formulas like 'accounted for' and 'where as this number decreased and reached at'. Furthermore, referencing is occasionally imprecise, and logical links between sentences could be smoother to avoid a rigid, list-like progression. Paragraphing is used adequately, separating the distinct countries and years for the reader.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

An adequate range of vocabulary is used for the task, successfully conveying proportions, increases, and decreases such as 'largest percentage', 'smallest proportion', and 'increased and reached at'. The student attempts less common vocabulary like 'proportion', 'shareholder', and 'dominant', but this is accompanied by some inaccuracy in word choice and collocation, such as 'exports proportion goods' and 'export country proportion'. There are also a few spelling and capitalization errors that do not impede communication, most notably 'Germrany' and 'United kingdom'. To reach a higher level, the vocabulary needs to be more flexible, precise, and entirely free of basic spelling and word-form slips.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

The response employs a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, attempting comparative structures and relative clauses. There are a number of errors in grammar and punctuation, particularly involving tense consistency, prepositions, and article usage. Examples include 'it was decreased in 2011' (passive voice misuse where active is required), 'reached at 13%' (unnecessary preposition), and missing capital letters for proper nouns like 'india' and 'united kingdom'. Despite these errors, they rarely impede communication, and the meaning of the sentences remains clear. A greater control over complex structures and error-free sentence construction is needed to progress further.

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