Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
the bar chart illustrates the percentage of country in various categories ,petroleum products engineered goods and etc during the period of 2015 and 2016
the change in petroleum products during 2025 and 2026 is remained common with minor difference almost 3 percent and change in engineered goods in 2015 is almost is 57 percent ,in 2016 raise with 8.5 percent and goes to 62 percent .
the change in value of gems and jewellery in 2025 is almost 41 percent and next it declined with 5 percent and stuck at 40 percent .and the other category is agricultural products in 2015 was at 30 PERCENT ANd DIN THE NEXT YEAR raise with 0.81 percent and goes to almost 31 .another is textiles industry in 2015 stuck at between 25 to 30 percent and next year in 2016 grow rapidly and raise with percentage of 15.24
two of five categories grows with crucial percentage for example engineered goods and textiles grows significantly .and the other three categories grows and some time fall with normal percentage
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to address the task but contains significant inaccuracies regarding the data. You have misidentified the years as 2025 and 2026, which is a major error in data interpretation. While you have selected some main features, the reporting is inconsistent and lacks a clear overview. The summary of trends is somewhat mechanical, and the failure to accurately represent the provided data (e.g., stating petroleum products remained common with a 3% difference when the chart shows a 3% change) hinders the clarity of the report. To improve, ensure you carefully transcribe the years provided in the prompt and focus on identifying the most significant trends rather than listing every figure.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks logical paragraphing, as it is presented as a single block of text with minimal structure. While there is an attempt to sequence information by category, the transition between sentences is often abrupt or repetitive, using phrases like 'and the other category is' or 'another is'. Cohesive devices are limited and sometimes misused, which makes the progression of ideas feel disjointed. To reach a higher band, you should use clear paragraph breaks to separate the introduction, overview, and body paragraphs, and employ a wider range of linking words to connect your ideas more fluidly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic verbs like 'goes to', 'raise', and 'stuck at'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'crucial percentage' and 'remained common', which do not accurately convey the intended meaning in an academic context. The use of 'etc' is inappropriate for formal writing. To improve, you should incorporate more precise vocabulary related to data trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'experienced a marginal increase', or 'remained stable', and avoid informal abbreviations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'two of five categories grows'), incorrect tense usage, and inconsistent punctuation, such as the random use of capitalization in 'PERCENT ANd DIN'. Sentence structures are largely simple, and attempts at complex sentences are often marred by errors in syntax. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring consistent verb tenses throughout the report, and proofreading for mechanical errors like capitalization and missing articles.
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