Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-10-04

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 5.0)

The line graph compares the production and consumption of electricity in 2014 between top ten countries which measured in billion kilo-watt-hour.

Overall, in 2014 China remains in the top of the list in order of production and consumption, While Korea, rep remain the lowest in the list in order of production and consumption. China and Russia almost produce and consume same amount of energy but in others country except germay there is some noticable fluctution.

In 2014, China produce 5398 billion kWh electricity and consume almost same amount of energy which is 5322 billion kWh, also Russia produce 1057 billion kWh and consume almost same amount of energy 1038 billion kWh.

Furthermore, in 2014 USA produce 2nd higest electricity 4099 billion kWh ,where they consume 3866 billion kWh. Japan, india produce almost same ammount of electricity respectivily 936.2 , 871 billion kWh ,where in consumption there is major fluctution about 856.7 , 698.8 billion kWh.

In Canada, France and Brazil the ammount of production of electricity is 681.9, 561.2, 530.7 billion kWh and consumption is 499.9, 462,9, 455.8 billion kWh.

However in germany they consumed much more than they produced where production is

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

The response addresses the task partially by identifying the general rankings and selecting several key figures, such as China and the United States production and consumption levels. However, the candidate fails to complete the summary as the text cuts off abruptly at the end. Additionally, there are inaccuracies in data reporting, such as stating that China and Russia produce and consume nearly the same amount (while Russia's figures are significantly lower in scale) and misidentifying the chart type as a line graph instead of a bar chart. To achieve a higher band, the response must be fully completed without abrupt endings, accurately report and compare the visual data, and correctly identify the graphic format.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The text presents some organisation with basic introductory and body paragraphs, but there is no clear overall progression due to the incomplete ending of the response. Cohesive devices are used mechanically or repetitively, such as the frequent reliance on 'in 2014' and 'where' to link clauses. Paragraphing is attempted, but the final paragraph is left as a single dangling fragment. Referencing and logical connections between sentences are sometimes faulty, making the flow disjointed. To improve, the candidate should ensure complete sentences and paragraphs, use a wider variety of cohesive links naturally, and maintain a clear, logical sequence from introduction to conclusion.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is limited and minimally adequate for the task, containing noticeable errors that reflect a basic range. There are multiple lexical and spelling inaccuracies, such as 'kilo-watt-hour', 'higest', 'ammount', 'respectivily', 'fluctution', and 'germay'. Furthermore, the term 'line graph' is used incorrectly to describe a bar chart. The candidate attempts some less common vocabulary related to data reporting, but inaccurate word forms and spelling slips hinder precision. To move to a higher level, the student needs to expand their range of vocabulary, ensure correct spelling of technical terms and country names, and use precise words for describing statistical trends.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response demonstrates a limited range of structures, relying mostly on simple sentences joined by basic conjunctions. Attempts at complex sentences are frequently faulty, characterized by grammatical errors such as missing articles, subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'China remain', 'USA produce', 'germay they consumed'), and incorrect prepositional use. Punctuation is also weak, with comma splices and missing periods, especially evident where the text trails off incomplete. Frequent errors cause some difficulty for the reader. To improve, the writer must incorporate a wider variety of accurate complex sentence structures, pay closer attention to verb tenses and agreements, and eliminate basic grammatical slips.

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