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 chart provides information about the export from various EU countries to India and China between 2000 and 2011.

Overall, it is clear that the highest EU exports of goods to india was germany in both years and rose noticeably. Although , Eu export of goods to china was peaked in germany.

It can be seen that the proportion of EU export of goods to india was 29% by United kingdom country in 2000 and it dramatically fell to approximately 13% in 2011, whereas belgium accounted for 25% in 2000 and it slightly dicreased to about 20% in 2011. Meanwhile, the share of finland was remain steady in both years.

In contrast, the rate of Eu exports of goods to china was 38% by Germany in 2000 and it marginaly rose to around 48% in 2011.howover, italy stood at 9% in 2000 and it slightly decreased by one percentage to 8% in 2011.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You identify the main pattern that Germany was the largest exporter to China in both years and note its rise from 38% to 48%. You also report several relevant India figures, including the UK’s fall and Belgium’s decline. However, the overview is unclear and partly inaccurate: Germany was not the largest exporter to India in 2000; the UK led at 29%, while Germany became the largest in 2011. The response also covers only a small selection of the chart, leaving other notable changes largely unreported. The response is 146 words, four words below the 150-word minimum; this limits the development of the summary. A clearer overview and a few more well-chosen comparisons would strengthen coverage.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, an overview, and separate paragraphs for India and China. This makes the two destinations easy to distinguish, and linking expressions such as “whereas” and “In contrast” help signal comparisons. However, progression within the overview is not fully clear, particularly in “Although, EU export of goods to china was peaked in germany,” which does not express a complete or precise comparison. Some transitions feel mechanical, and the India paragraph moves from the UK and Belgium to Finland without developing the comparison. Use a concise overview to establish the main contrasts, then group related figures logically and connect each comparison clearly.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant chart vocabulary, including “proportion,” “share,” “accounted for,” and “decreased,” and the reader can generally understand the intended comparisons. However, the range is limited and some word choices or collocations are inaccurate, such as “export … was 29% by United kingdom country” and “the rate … was 38% by Germany.” Spelling errors, including “dicreased,” “marginaly,” and “howover,” also reduce accuracy. Capitalisation of country names is inconsistent. Aim for precise reporting phrases such as “accounted for 29% of exports” and “Germany’s share rose,” and proofread spelling and proper nouns. This would make the description more natural and exact.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentences, for example using “whereas” to compare the UK and Belgium and “Although” to introduce a contrast. The main meaning is usually recoverable, but some sentence structures and verb forms are faulty. In “the share of Finland was remain steady,” the verb construction is incorrect; “remained steady” is needed. “EU export … was peaked in Germany” also uses an incorrect passive form, and the opening overview has an incomplete or awkward clause after “Although.” Punctuation is inconsistent, including a missing space after the full stop in “2011.howover.” Practise accurate past-tense reporting and complete clause structures, while checking sentence boundaries and punctuation.

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