Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-07-24
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The chart below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 6.5)
The bar chart illustrates the figure of Export Earnings in five different items (Petroleum products, Engineered goods, Gems and jewellery, Agricultural products and textiles) in the year 2015 and 2016, whereas the table enumerates the proportion of change in each category of exports in 2016 and 2015.
Overall, the figure of Export Earnings in Petroleum products and engineered goods accounted for highest earning, whereas Textiles accounted for lowest earning. Furthermore, the table shows in there was a dramatic rose in Textile.
The figure of Export earning in Agriculture products was relatively similar to 30 Billion. There was a significantly increase in the figure of Export profit in Textiles to around 32 Billion in 2016, and to around 25 Billion in 2015. Moreover, the figure of Export earning in Gems and jewellery was higher than the Engineered goods.
The proportion of values in Petroleum products(3%), Agriculture products(0.81%), Engineered goods(8.5%), and textiles(15.24%) was rose throughout the period, whereas Gems and jewellery shows plummeted to 5.18% in the given period.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
You have identified the main features and provided a clear overview. However, the report contains several factual inaccuracies regarding the data. For example, you state that 'Petroleum products and engineered goods accounted for highest earning', but the chart shows that Gems and jewellery were significantly higher. Additionally, your description of the data in the third paragraph is confusing and does not accurately reflect the values presented in the chart. To improve, ensure you carefully cross-reference your statements with the visual data. While you have attempted to report the main features, the lack of precision in interpreting the figures prevents a higher score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some cohesive devices like 'Overall', 'Furthermore', and 'Moreover' to link ideas. However, the progression of information is sometimes disjointed, particularly in the third paragraph where the transition between categories is abrupt. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the logical flow is hindered by the inaccuracies in the data reporting. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus and that you use a wider variety of linking words to connect your sentences more naturally.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the main points, such as 'illustrates', 'enumerates', 'proportion', and 'plummeted'. However, there are some errors in word choice and collocation that affect precision. For instance, you use 'figure of Export Earnings' repeatedly, which is repetitive. You also use 'dramatic rose' (a noun phrase where a verb or adjective-noun combination is needed) and 'significantly increase' (adverb instead of adjective). Expanding your vocabulary to include more precise reporting verbs and nouns will help you achieve a higher band score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include 'the figure of Export Earnings... accounted for highest earning' (missing articles), 'in there was a dramatic rose' (incorrect syntax), and 'was rose' (incorrect passive voice construction). These errors are noticeable and occasionally make the meaning difficult to follow. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and ensuring that your verb tenses are consistent when describing data. Practising the difference between active and passive voice will also be beneficial.
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