Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-01

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 6.0)

The bar chart illustrates the generation and consumption of electricity of ten contries in 2014. Overall, it is clear that, China and the USA produced and consumed the highest amount of electricity, conversely Korea accounted for the lowest production and consumption. Additionally, Germany is the only country which consumed more electricity than it produced .

Looking at the top five countries, China generated 5398 kWh electricity in 2014 which was the largest amout of electricity production in that year and it also recored the highest level of consumption about 5322 kWh. The United states was the 2ed largest electricty producer and cosumer, generated 4099 kWh and used 3566 kWh. However, from 3rd to 5th ranked countries produced and used low amount of electricity compared to China and the USA. Russia and Japan produced 1057 kWh and 936 kwh, while India about 871 kWh.

The remaining countries, Canada, Franch and brazil generated about 618, 561 and 530, respectively, these countries consumed about 499, 462 and 455, respectively. While all countries generated more than it consumed, Germany consumed 56 kWh more than it produced. Korea remained one of the lowest countries to produce 485 kWh and consume electricity about 449 kWh.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all requirements of the task. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the dominance of China and the USA, and made relevant comparisons, including the notable exception of Germany's consumption levels. The data is presented accurately, and the overview provides a clear summary of the trends. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are clearly linked to their units (e.g., specifying kWh for all figures) and avoid minor inaccuracies in data reporting, such as the slight confusion regarding the ranking of the remaining countries. Overall, the response is well-focused and addresses the prompt effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized into clear paragraphs. You use an introductory overview followed by body paragraphs that group the data effectively. Cohesive devices such as 'Looking at the top five countries', 'However', and 'The remaining countries' help guide the reader through the information. While the progression is generally clear, some transitions between sentences could be smoother. For instance, the list of countries in the third paragraph feels slightly mechanical. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring consistent referencing would further enhance the flow of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Terms like 'generation', 'consumption', 'produced', and 'accounted for' are used appropriately in the context of the task. There are some spelling errors, such as 'contries', 'recored', 'amout', '2ed', and 'Franch', which slightly detract from the professional tone. Additionally, some word choices could be more precise. While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating a slightly wider range of synonyms and ensuring accurate spelling would elevate the lexical score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are several grammatical slips, such as 'Germany is the only country which consumed more electricity than it produced' (tense consistency) and 'all countries generated more than it consumed' (subject-verb agreement). Punctuation is generally functional, though there are some issues with comma usage and spacing. Despite these errors, the meaning remains clear throughout the response. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensuring consistent verb tenses when describing historical data.

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