Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-03
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 given chart demonstrates the exports of a country in multiple categories during 2015 - 2016 and it can be identified that the export of petroleum products and engineering goods has been higher in both years has been higher than the other categories. However the lowest export was of textile in both years as compared to the other ones. Gems & Jewellery and Agricultural products' export has not noticed much change in 2015 to 2016.
Also, the table illustrates the percentage of change in each category of exported in 2016 which is compared to 2015. Starting from Petroleum products which have noticed a small hike of 3% as compared to its previous year, Followed by Engineering goods, Agricultural products and Textile which too have noticed a rise 8.5%, 0.81% and 15.24% respectively. However, Gems and Jewellery has noticed a downfall of 5.18% as compared to its previous year.
In conclusion, The highest export was of petroleum goods in 2016 of nearly 63 billion dollars and the lowest export was of textile of nearly 25 billion dollar in 2015. Also, The highest hike was observed in textile which went up to 15.24% and lowest rise was of Agricultural products of 0.81%.
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 covers all parts of the task by identifying the main features of both the chart and the table. You successfully highlight the highest and lowest export categories and note the percentage changes. However, the analysis is somewhat descriptive rather than analytical. For instance, you list data points without always synthesising them into a clear comparison. To reach a higher band, ensure you group data more effectively to highlight trends rather than just listing figures. The overview is present but could be more distinct to better summarise the overall trends across the two years.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is logically organised into an introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion. You use some cohesive devices such as 'However', 'Also', and 'In conclusion' to link ideas. However, the flow between sentences is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions feel slightly repetitive. The paragraphing is appropriate, but the progression of ideas could be smoother. For example, the transition between the chart data and the table data could be more sophisticated to show the relationship between the two sets of information more clearly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'categories', 'percentage change', and 'downfall'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'hike' (which is slightly informal for an academic report) and 'exported' used as a noun. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning, it lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. Incorporating more precise reporting verbs and nouns related to data trends would improve the quality of your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'export of petroleum products... has been higher... has been higher' (repetition) and 'percentage of change in each category of exported' (incorrect word form). Additionally, there are punctuation issues, such as the unnecessary capitalisation of 'The' in the middle of sentences. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and sentence structure variety will help improve your accuracy.
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