Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-10-13

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 chart compares the export values of various EU countries with two Asian countries India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, United KIngdom is a mojor exporter of Indian goods followed by Belgium and Germany in 2000. However, in 2011,Germany became the large exporter followed by Belgium and UK.China is the major importer of German goods in both the years contributing to the nearly half of the export value.

In 2000, India imported 29% goods from UK and this figure decreased by 16% in 2011 followed by the decrease in exported goods from 25% to 20% from Belgium.The number of imported goods rise for Germany in 2011 from 15% to 25%. However, other EU countries had marginally varying exported goods proportion in both the years.

In contrast to that, Geramny is the major importer in both the years with the share increasing in 2011 by 10% peaking to 48%. However, the export of goods to China decreased by less than 5% for France and Finaland goods.The other countries have slightly varying proportion of exporting goods to China.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You identify the main contrast between India and China and give a relevant overview: the UK and Belgium lead India’s exports in 2000, while Germany becomes the largest contributor in 2011; Germany also dominates exports to China. Several key figures are accurately reported, including the UK’s fall from 29% to 13% for India and Germany’s rise from 38% to 48% for China. However, some comparisons are unclear or inaccurate: the UK’s share fell by 16 percentage points, not “16%,” and the statement that France and Finland decreased by less than 5% does not clearly distinguish their separate changes. The overview also calls China an importer of German goods rather than describing Germany’s share of EU exports to China. More precise framing and fuller coverage of notable changes would strengthen the response.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a clear overall structure, moving from an introduction and overview to details about India and then China. Paragraphing helps the reader follow the two destinations, and linking expressions such as “Overall,” “However,” and “In contrast” signal relationships between ideas. Some cohesion is less effective because the comparisons are compressed or the references are unclear. For example, “the decrease in exported goods from 25% to 20% from Belgium” is awkwardly constructed, while “The other countries have slightly varying proportion” does not specify which changes matter. The repeated use of “However” also makes connections somewhat mechanical. Grouping the most important increases and decreases and using clearer references to each country would improve progression.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant chart vocabulary, including “share,” “proportion,” “exporter,” and “decreased,” so the topic is generally communicated. However, several word choices and collocations are inaccurate or imprecise: “exporter of Indian goods” reverses the relationship shown, and “China is the major importer of German goods” should describe Germany’s share of exports to China. Phrases such as “the number of imported goods rise” and “peaking to 48%” are also unsuitable for percentage shares. There are noticeable spelling errors, including “KIngdom,” “mojor,” “Geramny,” and “Finaland.” Aim for precise terms such as “accounted for,” “share of exports,” and “percentage points,” and proofread country names carefully.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentences, including contrast clauses beginning with “However” and “In contrast,” and most of the intended meaning remains understandable. Some grammatical errors persist, particularly with agreement, articles, and sentence construction. For example, “The number of imported goods rise” needs a past-tense verb and a more suitable subject, while “the share increasing in 2011 by 10% peaking to 48%” lacks a clear grammatical structure. Punctuation and spacing are also inconsistent, as in “2011,Germany” and “UK.China.” Use complete, clearly structured sentences and check subject–verb agreement and tense when describing changes between the two years.

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