Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-10-20

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

In year 2000 majority of goods exported to India were from UK, which were 29 percent of total. Whereas, in 2011 majority of goods 25 percent were exported to India from Germany. in 2000 the second large export 15 percent to India was from Germany. In the same year the least percentage of goods which were exported from Austrlia to India was one percent. In 2011 second large export of goods to India was from UK, which was 13 percent. Whereas, in 2011 the least export of goods only 2 percent was from Austria. In 200 goods exported from Belgium was 25 percent and in 2011 20 percent goods were exported from Belgium.

In 2000 majority of the goods 38 percent were exported to China were from Germany. Whereas, Germany exported 48 percent of goods to China in 2011. France exported 13 percent of goods to China in 2000 and 10 percent in 2011. Finland exported 6 percent of goods in 2000 and 2 percent in 2011 to China. In the both year the least export was from Austria which was only 2 percent.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You identify the two destinations and years, and report several relevant figures, including the UK’s 29% share of exports to India in 2000 and Germany’s rise from 38% to 48% for China. However, the response is only partially developed: it has no clear overall overview of the main contrasts, such as Germany’s dominance in China and the changing leading exporters to India. Some details are inaccurate or incomplete. For example, Austria was not the sole lowest exporter to India in 2011, as Finland was also at 2%; and Austria was not the only country at 2% for China in both years. The statement “In 200” is also unclear. Group the key trends and compare the most important changes more systematically.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has a basic, useful structure: it introduces the charts, discusses India first, and then turns to China. This makes the destination being described generally clear. However, progression within the paragraphs is limited, and the repeated use of “Whereas” to begin sentences makes the linking mechanical rather than showing a precise contrast. Several figures are listed one after another without being grouped into a clear comparison, and the final paragraph ends without a concluding overview. Improve the flow by organising each destination around its leading exporters and notable changes, then use linking phrases such as “by contrast” or “while” where the relationship between figures is clear.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use enough chart-related vocabulary to communicate the subject, including “exports,” “majority,” “percentage,” and “least.” However, the range is limited and some expressions are repetitive or imprecise. “Second large export” is not a natural way to describe a country’s share, and “goods exported to India from Germany” is repeated where a more concise phrase would help. There are also spelling and word-form slips, such as “Austrlia,” which reduce accuracy. Aim for precise terms such as “share,” “accounted for,” and “largest exporter,” while varying repeated wording. Check country names and use collocations that clearly distinguish the exporter from the destination.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt some longer sentences and comparisons, but sentence structures are mostly simple, and errors occur frequently enough to make parts of the response awkward. For example, “In year 2000 majority of goods exported to India were from UK” is missing articles, while “Germany exported 48 percent of goods to China” changes the meaning by making Germany sound like the destination’s exporter rather than the EU source country. The sentence beginning “In 200 goods exported from Belgium…” is incomplete or unclear, and “in the both year” shows problems with article and number forms. Use complete, controlled sentences, check articles and plurals, and keep the grammatical relationship between EU countries and export destinations explicit.

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