Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-10-25

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 6.5)

The given pie chart illustrates the percentage of goods exported by different EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, Germany exported highest percentage of the export in China in both years. Conversely, United Kingdom was the largest exporter to India in 2000 though in 2011, Germany became the largest exporter to India. The other countries export percentage was changing over time but not significantly.

Considering India, United Kingdom exported 29% of the goods in 2000 which was the highest in that period. It was dropped to 13% in 2011. On the other hand, Germany was exporting 15% of the goods in 2011. However, Germany became the largest exporter of the Goods to India holding 25% of the market shares in 2011. The third largest exporter to India was Belgium in 2011. Moreover, Austria was holding smallest share of exports in both years.

Turning to export in China, Germany was the highest exporter in both years and steadily increased its share. In 2000, Germany accounted for 38% of the exports and rose to 48% in 2011. France was the second largest exporter holding 13% of the share, however, the percentage dropped to 10% in 2011. Same trend can be seen in case of United Kingdom as it was decreased to 7% in 2011 from 9%. Austria was the lowest exporting country in both years holding 2% share of the export in both years.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

You identify the main patterns accurately: Germany leads exports to China in both years, while the UK leads India in 2000 before Germany takes the top position in 2011. The figures you give for these key changes, including Germany’s rise from 38% to 48% in China and the UK’s fall from 29% to 13% in India, match the chart. You also include relevant comparisons for France and Austria. However, the overview that other countries changed “not significantly” is too broad: Belgium’s share to India fell from 25% to 20%, and several other shares shifted noticeably. There is also a factual slip: Germany’s 15% figure refers to 2000, not 2011. More precise coverage of the main changes would strengthen an otherwise clear summary.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response is organised effectively into an introduction, an overview, and separate paragraphs for India and China. This gives the reader a clear route through the information, and transitions such as “Considering India” and “Turning to export in China” help signal the shift in focus. Comparisons are generally easy to follow. However, some linking is mechanical or imprecise: “On the other hand” does not clearly express the contrast between the UK’s decline and Germany’s rise, and “Moreover” introduces Austria without a strong logical connection. The repeated country-by-country pattern also limits flexibility. Use links that explicitly show increase, decrease, or contrast, and group related changes together to make progression more natural.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.5

You use a suitable range of chart vocabulary, including “accounted for,” “share,” “exporter,” and “increased,” and the meaning is generally clear. There is some variation in how figures and trends are described. However, several word combinations are unnatural or imprecise, such as “highest percentage of the export,” “holding 25% of the market shares,” and “lowest exporting country.” “The other countries export percentage was changing” is also awkward and overly general. Aim for accurate collocations such as “the largest share of exports,” “accounted for 25%,” and “the smallest exporter by share.” More precise vocabulary for describing changes would improve flexibility and reduce repetition without requiring more complicated wording.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentences, including contrast clauses with “though” and “however,” and most of the information remains understandable. Some sentences are grammatically controlled, such as “In 2000, Germany accounted for 38% of the exports and rose to 48% in 2011.” However, errors recur in verb forms and sentence construction: “It was dropped to 13%” should be “It dropped to 13%,” while “as it was decreased to 7%” should be “as it decreased to 7%.” The sentence “Germany was exporting 15% of the goods in 2011” also has an incorrect time reference, and “Austria was holding smallest share” needs an article. Continue varying sentence forms, while checking tense, articles, and the grammatical form of verbs describing trends.

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