Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

The pie charts illustrates the exports of goods from EU countries to India and China from 2000 to 2011.

Overall, pie charts illustrates different 10 EU countries including Belgium,Austria,Netherland,Finland,Germany,Italy,Spain,Sweden,France,United Kingdom and others.And the number of proportions they share in a chart.

Firstly, the pie chart illustrates the EU exports of goods to India from 2000 to 2011.In the following pie chart, In 2000 the United Kingdom accounted as largest share of the total at 29%.In contrast to chart of 2011 Germany represents the largest share of the total at 25%.In 2000 Belgium represents the second largest share of the total at 25%.And in 2011 second largest share is of Belgium at 20%.Austria accounted for smallest share of the total from 2000 to 2011.

Following this the next pie charts shows the EU exports ofgoods to China from 2000 to 2011.In this charts Germany accounted as largest proportion of

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 3.5

The response identifies the chart topic and gives a relevant overview of the leading exporters to India, noting that the UK led in 2000 while Germany led in 2011. It also reports Belgium’s shares accurately. However, the China discussion stops mid-sentence, so a major part of the task is not summarised, and there is no complete overview comparing the two destinations or the changes over time. The statement that Austria had the smallest share in both India years is not accurate for 2011, when Austria and Finland were both at 2%, below several other countries only in 2000. The response is also two words below the required minimum. Develop the China comparisons and select key changes across both charts.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

There is some organisation: an introduction is followed by an overview and then separate discussion of India and China. Sequencing expressions such as “Firstly” and “Following this” help signal the movement between sections. However, progression is limited because the China paragraph ends before presenting any data, and the overview mostly lists countries rather than summarising the main patterns. Several transitions are repetitive or awkward, including “In the following pie chart” and “In contrast to chart of 2011.” Punctuation and spacing also make the flow less smooth. Use clear paragraphs for the overview, India, and China, and connect comparisons directly—for example, explain how Germany’s share changed in each destination.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

The response uses relevant chart vocabulary, including “accounted,” “largest share,” “proportion,” and “exports of goods,” so the topic is generally clear. However, the range is narrow and several phrases are repeated, especially “the pie chart illustrates” and “share of the total.” Some word combinations are unnatural, such as “accounted as largest share” and “the number of proportions they share in a chart.” There are also spelling and spacing issues, including “Netherland” and “ofgoods.” Aim for more precise, natural expressions such as “made up,” “represented,” and “percentage of exports,” while checking country names and word spacing. This would make the description clearer and less repetitive.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response attempts both simple statements and longer comparisons, and several sentences communicate the intended figures. However, grammatical errors occur frequently enough to make some sentences awkward or incomplete. The opening “The pie charts illustrates” has a subject–verb agreement error, while “In 2000 the United Kingdom accounted as largest share” has problems with the verb pattern and article use. The sentence beginning “Overall” is also difficult to follow because it joins a list of countries to an incomplete idea about proportions. The final sentence about China is unfinished. Practise accurate plural agreement (“charts illustrate”), standard patterns such as “accounted for the largest share,” and complete sentences with clear subjects and verbs.

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