Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-11-02

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 5.5)

The pie charts delivers the information of shipment from several EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011. Overall, in 2000 United Kingdom exported a large ratio to India whereas, in 2011 Germany shiped large ratio. In China in 2000 Germany exported a large ratio whereas, in 2011 same country exported great amount.

By observing the pie charts of India, we can see that in 2000 lowest export was from Austria of only 1% ,while Finland, Sweden and Spain shiped a same ratio of only 2%.

While largest export was from United Kingdom of 29%. In 2011 again lowest export was from Austria where Sweden and Spain were changed while Finland was same as in 2000 and Germany expoted large ratio in 2011 to India.

By observing closely the pie charts of China we can see that in 2000, Austria and Spain was at the lowest ratio of 2% United Kingdom and Italy were at same ratio and netherlands and other countries of EU exports a same amount. But Germany exports large ratio. In 2011, again Austria was at lowest as in 2000 where Sweden and Spain were at same place and again in 2011 Germany exports large amount of 48%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You identify the main contrast that the UK led exports to India in 2000, while Germany became the largest exporter there in 2011, and that Germany dominated exports to China in both years. Several figures are accurate, including Austria’s 1% share in India in 2000 and Germany’s 48% in China in 2011. However, the overview is brief and does not clearly summarise the broader shifts, such as Germany’s rise in India and China or the UK’s decline in both markets. Some comparisons are also incomplete: for example, the 2011 India paragraph does not give Germany’s 25% or the UK’s 13%. The China discussion misreports the 2000 ties: the UK and Italy were not equal, and the Netherlands and “other” were not equal. Select and compare the most significant changes more accurately.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction and overview are followed by separate paragraphs about India and China. This gives the reader a basic route through the information. However, progression within the paragraphs is often list-like, and repeated openings such as “By observing the pie charts” and “In 2011” make the organisation mechanical. Some links between comparisons are unclear; for instance, “where Sweden and Spain were changed” does not explain what changed or how their shares compare. The long sentences joined with “whereas” and “while” also make relationships harder to follow. Grouping the largest changes together and using clearer comparison links would create a more coherent progression.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use relevant chart vocabulary, including “exported,” “lowest,” “largest,” and “ratio,” so the topic remains understandable. However, the range is limited and several expressions are inaccurate or unnatural, which sometimes makes the intended comparison unclear. “A large ratio” and “shiped a same ratio” are not natural ways to describe shares, while “Germany shiped large ratio” also uses an unsuitable verb for the data. Spelling errors such as “shiped,” “expoted,” and “netherlands” are noticeable. Use precise terms such as “share,” “proportion,” and “accounted for,” and check spelling and collocations. This would make the description clearer without requiring more complicated vocabulary.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt some longer sentences and use time references to distinguish the two years, but the range of sentence structures is limited and errors occur frequently. Subject–verb agreement is a recurring problem: “The pie charts delivers” should be “The pie charts deliver,” and “Austria and Spain was” should be “Austria and Spain were.” Tense and verb forms are also inconsistent, as in “Germany shiped” and “Germany exports” when describing past data. Articles and punctuation need attention too: “the United Kingdom” is more appropriate, and spaces should follow commas and full stops. These errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the general topic, but they make several sentences awkward. Practise accurate past-tense reporting and shorter, well-controlled comparisons.

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