Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-11-04

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 4.0)

The pie picture show exports from various EU countries to india and china in 2000 and 2011.

Overall the EU exports of Goods to india 2000 and 2011 same here EU exports of goods to China 2000 and 2011.

In 2000 EU the dominant exporter accounting nearly by rhe belgium in 25%but the 2011 EU exports to belgium in 20%. In the same way next countrie is austria in 2000 EU exports austria only 1% but in 2000 export in

austria is 2%.Smaller then exports in countries 2000 EU included is sweden2%,spain2%,finland2% but the 2011 export is no big change they included is sweden3%,spain3%,finland2% in 2000 EU exports united kingdom

29% but the 2011 exports in united kingdom is 13% 2000 export the next country is germany 15% but 2011 exports in germany25% 2000 exports italy is7% but 2011 is 9%

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 3.5

You identify the topic and report several India figures, including Belgium’s fall from 25% to 20%, Germany’s rise from 15% to 25%, and the UK’s decline from 29% to 13%. However, the overview—“same here”—does not summarise the main patterns, and the response omits the China charts entirely, so it does not cover the full task. There is also a factual inconsistency: the Austria comparison says “in 2000” for both years, although the second figure is for 2011. The response is 127 words, below the required 150; 14 words copied from the prompt were excluded from the count. To improve, include a clear overview comparing both destinations and select key changes for China as well as India.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.0

There is a basic attempt to organise the response, beginning with an introduction and an overview before moving to country figures. Some comparisons are also signalled with phrases such as “In the same way” and “but.” However, the overview is unclear, and the long final paragraph strings many figures together without a clear sequence or grouping. The repeated pattern “2000 … but 2011 …” makes the account difficult to follow, while the China data is not integrated at all. Use separate paragraphs for the overview and the main comparisons, and group countries by notable increases, decreases, or stable shares. Clearer sentence boundaries and more precise linking would make the progression easier to follow.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

You use relevant task vocabulary such as “exports,” “dominant,” “accounting,” and “included,” and the country names and percentages generally make the intended subject clear. However, the range is limited and several expressions are inaccurate or unnatural, including “pie picture,” “dominant exporter accounting nearly by,” and “no big change.” Repetition of “exports” and “country” also limits precision. Choose standard chart language such as “pie charts,” “accounted for,” “share,” and “remained broadly stable.” Check spelling and word forms, too: “rhe” appears to be a typing error, and “countrie” should be “countries.” More accurate collocations would help you describe the data clearly and concisely.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The response attempts simple comparisons, but sentence structures are mostly repetitive and often incomplete or difficult to parse. For example, “Overall the EU exports of Goods to india 2000 and 2011 same here…” lacks a clear verb and does not form a complete overview. In “In the same way next countrie is austria,” the sentence structure and article use are faulty, and the long sequence beginning “Smaller then exports…” combines several ideas without reliable punctuation. Tense and time references are also inconsistent, as in the Austria comparison that refers to 2000 twice. Practise complete sentences with a clear subject and verb, consistent past-tense reporting, and punctuation that separates each comparison.

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