Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-10-08

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 pie charts below demonstrate Export of EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, the major amount of exports by value to india was is occupied by UK in early 2000s and least was occupied by another european country named Austia and in 2011 the highest exporter was Germany and least exporitnng country was Finland and Austria. And for eu export to China highest exporter on the bases of percentage was Germany at the starting and least exporter was Austria while for the year 2011 highest exporter country remained same only changes occur in the lowest exporter and Finland joins Austria.

Moviing towards the European export to in 2000s UK has exported at the highest proprotional rate at around 29% followed by Belgium at 25% together these two contribute almost half of the total percentage. Then we have Germany at 15% of exports. While for France, Italy,Netherland and other has amost similar percentage at only 8%, 7%,5% and 4% while for Sweden and Spain the number is same at 2% and Austria at 1%. In 2001 major exporter countries to India was Germany, Belgium, UK and together these three contributes amost 58% percent of total export. While France and Italy has 9% exports and Sweden and Spain has only 3% and Austria and Finland at only 2% exports to India.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You identify several important features, including the UK’s leading share of exports to India in 2000 (29%), Germany’s rise in India by 2011, and Germany’s dominance in China. However, the response only partially covers the task: almost all detailed comparisons concern India, and the China figures are mentioned only in the overview. Some details are also inaccurate or unclear. For example, Austria was the smallest exporter to India in 2000, but in 2011 Austria and Finland were tied at 2%, rather than Finland being the sole lowest exporter. The phrase “In 2001” should refer to 2011. Develop the China comparison with key figures and report the main changes across both destinations more fully.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

There is a basic structure, with an opening, an overview and a paragraph of figures, and expressions such as “Overall” and “followed by” help signal relationships. However, progression is difficult to follow because the overview is a long, run-on sequence of points, and the final paragraph shifts between years and countries without a clear pattern. China is introduced in the overview but then receives no supporting detail, leaving the comparison incomplete. Linking words such as “While” are sometimes used to join fragments rather than clearly connected ideas. Organise the details by destination or year, use separate paragraphs for India and China, and make each comparison follow a consistent order.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant chart vocabulary, including “proportion,” “percentage,” “exporter” and “contribute,” so the topic is generally understandable. However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations are inaccurate, such as “major amount of exports … was occupied by UK,” “highest exporter on the bases of percentage,” and “exported at the highest proportional rate.” Repeated use of “exporter” and “percentage” also makes the description less precise. There are noticeable spelling errors, including “Austia,” “Moviing,” “proprotional” and “amost,” which can distract the reader. Use standard chart language such as “accounted for,” “share of exports” and “largest proportion,” and check spelling carefully.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response attempts longer sentences and comparisons, but complex structures are often faulty, and errors occur frequently enough to make some sentences difficult to interpret. For example, “the major amount … was is occupied” combines incompatible verb forms, while “these three contributes” has subject–verb disagreement. Tense and time references are also inconsistent: “In 2001” appears where the chart shows 2011, and “has exported” is used for a completed past period. Articles and sentence boundaries need attention as well; the overview becomes a long run-on sentence, and several clauses beginning with “While” are incomplete or awkwardly attached. Practise writing shorter, complete sentences first, then add comparisons with accurate past-tense verbs and agreement.

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