Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-07-26
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 6.0)
The Bar graph depicts information about the value of exports in different categories of one country,s during 2015 and 2016.
After analysing the bar chart, it can be seen clearly that petroleum products were increased 3 percent of export earnings in 2015 to 2016. In the terms of Engineered goods the Export Earnings were made big difference like eight point five percent in the period of one year.
Further, the bar graph illustrates that the Gems and jewellery had decreased 5.18 percent approximately the value of Export Earnings in 2015 to 2016. While in the Agriculture products made negligible difference to enhance Export Earnings during in a year. Whereas, the percent of Exporting Earnings of Textiles Products were double as compare to Engineered goods in the same duration.
Overall, it is evident that the Maximum ratio of Export Earnings were increased in Textiles Products in 2015 to 2016.Whereas ratio of Export Earnings were decreased in Gems and jewellery in the same time period.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response addresses the task by identifying main features and making comparisons. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. You mention specific categories like 'petroleum products' and 'gems and jewellery', but the reporting of the data is occasionally inaccurate or confusing (e.g., stating textiles were 'double' compared to engineered goods without clear reference to the actual figures). To reach a higher band, ensure that the data selected is clearly linked to the provided chart and table. The overview is present but could be more effectively integrated to highlight the most significant trends rather than just listing individual category changes.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression is hindered by the use of somewhat mechanical cohesive devices. Phrases like 'In the terms of' and 'Whereas' are used, but the flow between sentences is often disjointed. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the two years and the percentage changes. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision required for a higher band. There are several instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'made big difference' and 'negligible difference to enhance'. Additionally, there are minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'one country,s' (punctuation error) and 'percent of Exporting Earnings'. To improve, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary to describe trends and data, such as 'significant increase', 'marginal change', or 'fluctuation', rather than relying on informal or repetitive phrasing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'petroleum products were increased 3 percent' (incorrect passive voice), 'during in a year' (preposition error), and 'as compare to' (incorrect comparative structure). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and apostrophes. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions.
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