Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)
On the chart, it shows a country exports from 2015 till 2016 in different categories.in chart 2016 is shown with light grey colour and dark grey foe 2015. Now I will explain each category mentioned in the table.
In petroleum, diesel and petroleum products it earns 61 billion in 2015 and 63 billion in 2016.
In engineered goods it earns nearly 58 billion in 2015 and 62 billion in 2016.
In gems and jewellery (e.g, gold, amber, diamond, necklace and etc) it earns 43 billion in 2015 and 40 billion in 2016.
In agricultural products it earns 41 billion in 2015 and 41.4 in 2016.
In 2016 textile earns 31 billion while, in 2015 textile earns 26 billion.
At the end 2015 was more better than 2016 for germs and jewelery. And 2016 was better year than 2015 for petroleum products, engineered products, and textiles. While, the export of agricultural products in 2016 slightly increases.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| 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 the main features of the chart and table. However, the report is largely a list of data points rather than a cohesive summary. While you mention the categories and values, you fail to integrate the percentage change data provided in the table, which is a key requirement of the prompt. The overview is also quite weak; instead of summarizing the overall trends, you simply list categories. To improve, you should group the data (e.g., categories that increased vs. those that decreased) and synthesize the information rather than describing each item individually.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into short, repetitive paragraphs that function more like a list than a report. The use of cohesive devices is very limited, relying heavily on simple sentence structures and repetitive phrasing like 'In [category] it earns'. There is no clear progression of ideas between paragraphs. To improve, use linking words such as 'conversely', 'in contrast', or 'meanwhile' to connect your points and create a smoother flow between the different export categories.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. You use the word 'earns' repeatedly to describe export values, which limits the range of your writing. There are also some minor errors in word choice, such as 'germs' instead of 'gems' and 'more better', which is grammatically incorrect. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate a wider variety of verbs and nouns related to data reporting, such as 'generated', 'accounted for', 'experienced a rise', or 'fluctuated'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response relies almost exclusively on simple sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'On the chart, it shows', 'dark grey foe 2015', and the comparative error 'more better'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and the inclusion of 'etc' inside parentheses. To improve, try to incorporate complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions (e.g., 'While petroleum exports rose, gems and jewellery saw a decline') and ensure subject-verb agreement is consistent throughout.
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