Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-01
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 5.5)
The chart gives information about evaluate of one country send overseas a different group through in different gap of years. The table illustrate the rate change in every category of exports in 2016 compared with2015.
Overview , the summarise the different levels of exporting they see two lines are increase thats mean top level of exporting other are declined and then also the last two line of table are decreased.
As it is presented the export earning table petroleum product in the year of 2015 the percentage is 60% as compared 2016 the rate of 63 %.In the other hand engineered goods is percentage are 55% on other hand the ratio of 61 %.At the level of centre they is a minor difference of gems and adornments in 2015 is the rate in 43 %as compare 2016 is 40 %. But the agricultural products there is no difference in two different years both a same
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response attempts to address the task by summarizing the provided data. However, it fails to clearly identify the main features or trends. The overview is confusing and lacks clarity, failing to provide a coherent summary of the data. Furthermore, the description of the data is fragmented and inaccurate in places (e.g., stating there is 'no difference' for agricultural products when the table shows a percentage change). The response lacks a clear structure for reporting data, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between 2015 and 2016. To improve, focus on identifying the highest and lowest values and clear, distinct trends.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay lacks logical organization. The introduction is poorly phrased, and the overview is disjointed, making it hard to identify the main points. Paragraphing is not used effectively to separate the introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, such as the repetitive use of 'on the other hand' and 'as compare'. The progression of ideas is not clear, and the lack of proper sentence structure hinders the flow of the information. Using clearer transition words and organizing the data into logical categories would significantly improve the coherence of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate, which impacts the clarity of the report. Phrases like 'evaluate of one country send overseas' and 'gems and adornments' (instead of gems and jewellery) indicate a lack of precision. There is significant repetition of basic words like 'rate', 'percentage', and 'difference'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'experienced a growth of', or 'witnessed a decline'. Expanding your range of vocabulary to include more academic collocations is essential.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The table illustrate', 'they is a minor difference'), incorrect word order, and missing articles. Sentence structures are mostly simple and often incomplete or run-on. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the errors in basic grammar (such as 'both a same') are persistent. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and using correct punctuation. Practicing the use of complex sentences will also help in demonstrating a wider grammatical range.
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