Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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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 the export of goods from the various European nations to China and India in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, the exports from the UK were maximum in 2000, followed by germany in 2011 for India, whereas Germany dominated the goods market in China in both the years. While exports from Germany to Indian and China have increased in the given years.

In India, just over a quarter of goods exported from the UK obtaining the top position in 2000, followed by Belgium and Germany at just a quarter and just less than a one fifth, respectively. In contrast, in 2011 number of goods fell to just over one tenth and just one fifth for the UK and Belgium respectively, whereas for Germany rose to around a quarter. While equal propotions were accounted for Finland, Sweden and Spain at merely 2% in 2000, whereas in 2011, Sweden and Spain represent by 3% and Finland at 2%.

In China, Germany was the biggest exporter accounted for over a third, followed by France, Sweden and the UK at 13%, 8%, 9% respectively in 2000. While in 2011, the number of exporters increased for Germany by 10%, and for France, Sweden and the UK declined to 10%, 3% and 7%, respectively. Austria and Belgium remained relatively untouched which was at 2% and 5% in the bgiven years and rest all the nations represent the least number of goods.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You identify the main contrasts: the UK had the largest share of exports to India in 2000, Germany became the leading exporter to India by 2011, and Germany dominated exports to China in both years. Several figures are also reported accurately, including Germany’s rise in China from 38% to 48% and the UK’s fall in India from 29% to 13%. This gives the response a relevant overview and useful supporting detail. However, some comparisons are incomplete or unclear: for example, “the number of exporters increased for Germany by 10%” should describe its share rising by 10 percentage points, and “rest all the nations” does not identify the smaller changes. The overview also says Germany’s exports to India and China increased, but could more clearly summarise the contrasting shifts across both destinations.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a clear overall structure, with an introduction, an overview, and separate paragraphs for India and China. This makes the two destinations easy to follow, and comparisons such as the UK and Belgium’s declining shares in India are grouped appropriately. You also use linking expressions such as “Overall,” “In contrast,” and “whereas.” At times, however, cohesion is mechanical or the relationship between clauses is unclear. Several sentences begin with “While,” including “While exports from Germany…” and “While in 2011…,” but these are not complete independent sentences. The final phrase “rest all the nations” also leaves the reader unsure which countries or figures are being summarised. Use complete sentences and connect each comparison directly to its evidence.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use a reasonable range of task-related vocabulary, including “dominated,” “accounted for,” “declined,” and “remained relatively untouched,” and the meaning is generally understandable. There are also attempts to vary how shares are described, such as “just over a quarter” and “just less than a one fifth.” Some choices are inaccurate or unnatural for describing chart data: “the number of goods fell” refers to quantity rather than a percentage share, while “exports were maximum” and “represent the least number of goods” are awkward collocations. Spelling and word-form slips such as “propotions” and “bgiven” also reduce precision. Aim for consistent terms such as “share,” “proportion,” and “accounted for,” and check spelling before finishing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more complex sentence forms, including comparisons with “whereas” and clauses introduced by “while.” The main trends remain understandable, but some sentence structures are incomplete or poorly controlled. For example, “While exports from Germany to Indian and China have increased in the given years” is a dependent clause without a main clause, and “While in 2011, the number of exporters increased…” has the same problem. There are also errors in agreement and articles, as in “Germany was the biggest exporter accounted for over a third,” and “the UK obtaining the top position.” Improve control by making each sentence grammatically complete, checking singular/plural forms, and using past-tense reporting consistently for the two years shown.

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