Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-18

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)

A glance at the bar graph provided reveals production and consumption of electricity measured in billion kWh of top 10 countries during 2014.

Overall,it is clear that China and Unites States were the leading countries in production and consumption of electricity,while remaining countries recorded considerably lower figures.It is also noticable that production rate is higher then consumption rate in almost all countries except Germany.

Looking first at the five highest-ranking countries, China was by far the largest producer and consumer of electricity, generating 5,398 billion kWh and consuming 5,322 billion kWh. The United States ranked second, with production and consumption figures of 4,099 and 3,866 billion kWh, respectively. Russia, Japan and India recorded considerably lower figures, with Russia producing 1,057 billion kWh, followed by Japan at 936.2 billion kWh and India at 871 billion kWh.

Turning to the remaining countries, Canada produced 618.9 billion kWh and consumed 499.9 billion kWh, while France and Brazil recorded similar production figures of 561.2 and 530.7 billion kWh, respectively. Germany was the only country where consumption exceeded production, at 582.5 and 526.6 billion kWh. Finally, South Korea had the lowest figures, producing 485.1 billion kWh and consuming 449.5 billion kWh.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the dominance of China and the United States, and made relevant comparisons, including the observation that Germany is the only country where consumption exceeds production. The data is accurately reported and well-selected to support the summary. The overview is clear and provides a good snapshot of the data trends. To reach a higher band, ensure that all comparisons are fully integrated; for instance, you could explicitly contrast the production-to-consumption ratios of the top two countries with the smaller nations to add more analytical depth.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that group the countries effectively. Cohesive devices such as 'Looking first at', 'Turning to', and 'respectively' are used appropriately to guide the reader. Paragraphing is used sufficiently and appropriately. The progression of ideas is smooth, moving from the highest-ranking countries to the remaining ones. The use of referencing is clear, and the overall structure supports the information well. There is no evidence of mechanical or faulty cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'leading countries', 'considerably lower figures', and 'exceeded production' are used accurately. There is a good attempt at using topic-specific terminology. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it lacks some of the more sophisticated or 'less common' lexical items that would elevate the response to a higher band. However, the word choice is consistently appropriate for the task, and there are no errors that impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, and the control of grammar is generally strong. There are a few minor slips, such as 'higher then' (should be 'higher than') and 'Unites States' (should be 'United States'). Additionally, there are some minor punctuation issues, such as missing spaces after commas (e.g., 'Overall,it'). Despite these occasional errors, the majority of the sentences are accurate, and the grammatical control is sufficient to ensure clear communication throughout the report.

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