Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-10-29

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 given illustrates the comparison of goods exported by various EU countries to India versus Chine in 2000 and 2011.

Overall, Germany remained a major exporter of goods to China throughout the years and Its export to India superceeded the UK from 2000 to 2011.

In 2000, the UK was a big goods exporter of India with highest export(29%) followed by Belgium(25%) and India(15%). Other EU countries included France(8%), Italy(7%),others(5%), Netherland(4%), Sweden, Spain,Finland (2% all of them) and Autria(1%) in descending order.

In 2011, German became the largest exporter among EU countries with an export of goods of 25% while belgiun remained the second largest exporter country as before with 20% share of good exports.It is followe by the UK which stood at 13% (contracry to 29% in 2000). The exports of rest of countries were as follows:- France(9%), Italy(9%),others(9%), Netherland(5%), Sweden, Spain(3% both),Finland (2%) and Autria(2%)

Likewise, in 2000 Germany exported 38% share of good to China. Other Eu countries exported less than 15% goods. They included France(13%),Italy(9%),Sweden(8%), Belgium(5%) others(4%), Netherland(4%), , Spain(2%),Finland (6%) and Autria(2%).

This trend was almost same in 2011, with increase in exports of Germany to 48% to China. Whereas other contributred small share to goods exported to China. They included France(10%),others (8%), Italy(8%),the UK(7%), Belgium(5%) , Netherland(5%), , Spain and Sweden (3% each),Finland (2%) and Autria(2%)

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You cover both destinations and both years, and your overview identifies two important patterns: Germany’s dominance in China and its rise above the UK in India by 2011. Most figures are reported accurately, including the UK’s fall in India from 29% to 13% and Germany’s increase in China from 38% to 48%. However, there are some factual slips: India’s 2000 German share is 15%, not “India (15%),” and the 2011 China figures for Finland and Sweden are reversed (Finland 2%, Sweden 3%). The overview could also compare the destinations more explicitly, such as noting that China’s exports were much more concentrated in Germany. These omissions and errors leave some features less fully developed.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a clear overall arrangement: an introduction and overview are followed by separate descriptions of India and China, with the years presented in sequence. This makes the main comparisons reasonably easy to follow. You also use linking expressions such as “Overall,” “In 2011,” and “Likewise.” However, the repeated country-by-country lists make the progression somewhat mechanical, and phrases such as “This trend was almost same” do not clearly specify which trend is being referenced. Some punctuation and spacing around the lists also interrupt the flow. To strengthen the organisation, group the most significant changes together and use clearer references when moving between years and destinations.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant chart vocabulary, including “exporter,” “share,” “largest,” and “increase,” and the reader can generally understand the comparisons. There is also some attempt at variety, for example “remained,” “stood at,” and “contributed.” However, several word choices and collocations are inaccurate or awkward: “goods exporter of India,” “export of goods of 25%,” and “exported less than 15% goods.” Spelling errors such as “Chine,” “Autria,” “belgiun,” and “contracry” are noticeable, while “big” is too informal for this report. Aim for precise phrases such as “accounted for” and “exports to India,” and check country names and spelling carefully.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and more complex sentences, including the overview sentence beginning “Overall” and the contrast introduced by “Whereas.” Most of the intended meaning remains understandable, but some grammatical errors recur. For example, “The pie charts given illustrates” has a subject–verb agreement error, and “Germany remained a major exporter … and Its export” has inconsistent capitalisation and number. Articles and sentence construction are also problematic in “with highest export” and “This trend was almost same.” Several list sentences lack consistent punctuation, and the final “Whereas” clause is not a complete sentence. Review agreement, articles, and sentence boundaries, then proofread each sentence for a complete grammatical structure.

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