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 illustrate exports from various EU countries to India and China in 2000 and 2011, the exports are shown by percentages.

Overall, the India's biggest export is with United Kingdom in 2000, while with Germany in 2011. On the otherhand, biggest export to China by Germany in both years.

In 2000, EU exports of goods to india is mainly covered by three countries such as Germany, Belgium, and United Kingdom. While other nations covers take a little part in exports. Moreover; Germany and France cover almost 50% of export to China and remaining export is covered by other countries.

In 2011, biggest role is played by Belgium and Germany in transportation of goods to india But, Germany covers almost 48 percent of export to China. Austria, Sweden, and four other countries exports are very low as well as to China. France covers approximately 10% of total export of goods to China

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You identify the main leaders in several comparisons: the UK has the largest share of exports to India in 2000, Germany leads India in 2011, and Germany is the largest contributor to China in both years. However, the overview is incomplete and some details are inaccurate or unclear. For example, Germany and France together account for 51% of exports to China in 2000, not “almost 50%” exactly, while the statement that Belgium and Germany play the biggest roles in India in 2011 omits the UK’s 13% and does not clearly compare their shares. The claim that Austria, Sweden and four other countries’ exports to China are “very low” is also vague. The response is 140 words, below the required 150, and needs fuller, more precise coverage of the key changes.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, an overview, and separate paragraphs for 2000 and 2011. This gives the reader a basic route through the information, and time markers help distinguish the two years. However, progression within paragraphs is sometimes unclear. The sentence beginning “In 2000” shifts from India to China without a clear transition, and “Moreover;” uses punctuation that interrupts the connection. The final paragraph also moves from India to China abruptly. Some linking phrases, such as “On the other hand,” suggest a contrast that is not fully explained. Group the comparisons more consistently by destination or year, and use clear transitions to show how each figure relates to the previous one.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant chart vocabulary, including “percentages,” “exports,” “covered,” and “approximately,” so the topic is generally understandable. There are also attempts to describe proportions, such as “biggest” and “a little part.” However, the range is limited and several expressions are imprecise or unnatural, including “biggest export is with United Kingdom,” “biggest role is played,” and “covers almost 48 percent of export.” “Transportation of goods” does not accurately describe the shares shown in the charts; these represent export proportions, not transport activity. Spelling and form issues such as “otherhand” and lowercase “india” also reduce accuracy. Use precise terms such as “share,” “accounted for,” and “represented,” and vary these appropriately.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple statements and longer sentences, and the reader can usually understand the intended comparisons. However, the range is limited, and errors recur in sentence construction, articles, agreement, and punctuation. For example, “the India's biggest export is with United Kingdom” has an incorrect article and possessive structure, while “Germany and France cover almost 50%” does not clearly express the share of exports. In “Austria, Sweden, and four other countries exports are very low,” the subject and verb do not agree, and the sentence structure is difficult to follow. Capitalisation and punctuation are also inconsistent, as in “india” and “Moreover;”. Practise accurate comparison patterns, such as “Germany accounted for 48% of exports to China,” and check each sentence for a clear subject and verb.

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