Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-07-30
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 7.0)
The chart depicts the rate of change in the economical values of the goods and their exports between the year 2015 to 2016.
Overall, petroleum products were the top exporters in both years significantly as compared to other products, followed by Engineered goods which was the second highest in the trade among others. Whereas, the Textiles were the least exported products during the years 2015 and 2016.
To begin with, as we can clearly see from the chart that Petroleum products were the most demanded export in the year 2016 with earnings of 63 billion dollars. On the other hand, engineered goods were just a short in the sales of their exports with 62 billion dollars in the consecutive year. Agricultural products were the only good among others, which had the same amount earnings in both the years with 31 billion dollars respectively.
Moreover, we can see that earning through exports are significantly more in the year 2016 as compared to its previous year. In the product category the percentage change in their values is generally increased but there is a minimal decrease in the value of Gems and jewelry recorded for both the years. Furthermore, Agricultural products had the lowest change in their value of exports with 0.81 percent between the years 2015 and 2016, whereas, Textiles had the massive change in the value of export with 15.24 percentage from the year 2015 to 2016.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response covers all parts of the task, including the main features and comparisons. You successfully identified the top exporters and the least exported category. However, the analysis of the data is slightly inconsistent; for example, you mention Petroleum products were the most demanded in 2016 at 63 billion, but the chart shows 60 billion for 2016. Additionally, the statement about Agricultural products having the same earnings in both years contradicts the table showing a 0.81% change. While you have selected key features, the accuracy of the data reporting needs to be more precise to reach a higher band.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'To begin with', 'On the other hand', and 'Moreover' to guide the reader through the information. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the specific details. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing could be smoother in places. Overall, the progression of ideas is clear, and the structure supports the information provided effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly, including terms like 'economical values', 'consecutive year', and 'percentage change'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'economical values' (should be 'economic values') and 'a short in the sales' (which is non-standard phrasing). You attempt to use less common vocabulary, but some collocations are slightly unnatural. To improve, focus on using more precise terminology related to data reporting and ensuring that word forms are used correctly in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While many sentences are clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'the top exporters... significantly as compared to', 'the second highest in the trade among others', and 'earning through exports are significantly more'. There are also issues with article usage and prepositional phrases. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Increasing the variety of error-free complex structures and proofreading for subject-verb agreement would be beneficial.
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