Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-14

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 7.0)

The bar chart illustrates the generation and consumption of electricity in the top ten countries in 2014.

Overall, China and the United States produced and consumed considerably more electricity than the others. In contrast, the production and consumption of electricity in Korea, Rep. and Germany were relatively low compared with the other countries.

An analysis of the chart reveals that China produced the highest amount of electricity, accounted for 5,398 billion kWh, whereas it consumed 5,322 billion kWh. A similar pattern was observed in the United States, where it produced 4,099 billion kWh and consumed 3,866 billion kWh of electricity. Moreover, Russia generated 1,057 billion kWh and consumed 1,038 billion kWh. Japan and India produced 936.2 billion kWh and 871 billion kWh, whereas they consumed 856.7 billion kWh and 698.8 billion kWh respectively.

From the chart it is evident that the figure for generation of electricity in Canada recorded 618.9 billion kWh and it consumed 499.9 billion kWh. Furthermore, France and Brazil produced 561.2billion kWh and 530.7 billion kWh, while they used 462.9 billion kWh and 455.8 billion of electricity respectively. Germany and Korea, Rep. produced 526.6 billion kWh and 485.1 billion kWh, whereas they used 582.5 billion kWh and 449.5 billion kWh of electricity respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively addresses the task by summarizing the main features of the bar chart. You have successfully identified the top producers and consumers, China and the US, and made relevant comparisons between the countries. The data is accurately reported, and the overview provides a clear summary of the trends. To reach a higher band, ensure you highlight the most significant differences or similarities more explicitly, such as noting that Germany was the only country in the top ten to consume more electricity than it produced. Overall, the response is well-focused and covers all requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that group the data effectively. Cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'in contrast', and 'furthermore' are used appropriately to link ideas. The progression of information is smooth, moving from the highest producers to the lower ones. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the data sets. The flow is natural, and the referencing is clear throughout the text, making the information easy to follow for the reader.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'accounted for', 'a similar pattern was observed', and 'it is evident that' are used well. However, the vocabulary is somewhat repetitive, particularly the reliance on 'produced' and 'consumed'. To improve, try incorporating more varied synonyms such as 'generated', 'utilized', 'output', or 'demand'. There are no significant spelling errors, and the terminology related to the data (billion kWh) is used correctly throughout the report.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are error-free, and the control of punctuation is generally good. There are minor slips, such as 'accounted for 5,398 billion kWh' (should be 'accounting for') and '455.8 billion of electricity' (missing the unit 'kWh'). Despite these minor inaccuracies, the grammar does not impede communication. The use of comparative structures is accurate, and the overall control of complex sentence forms is consistent with a high level of proficiency.

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