Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-04
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 bar chart illustrates the value of particular country's exports in different categories from 2015 to 2016. The table present information about percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
Overall, it is evident that petroleum products considered the highest export, while textile product presented least amount in exportation. Gems and jewellery product were considered moderate value in exportation and it decreased during the period.
To begin with, gems and jewellery stood with around 42 billions of dollars in 2015 after it decrease with very small amount by 5.18% and reached around 40 billions dollars in next year while textile export earning presented with around 26 billions dollars in 2015 then it rose significantly by 15.24% and reached around 32 billions dollars over the period.
Moreover, Engineered goods represented with second the highest figure around 57 billions dollars after rose by 8.5% and reached around 61 billions dollars while petroleum product consider highest number in exportation which was around 60 billions dollars.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the data, including the values for 2015 and 2016 and the percentage changes. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data reporting. For instance, the text states that petroleum products were the highest export in 2015, but the chart shows engineered goods were higher in 2015. Additionally, the description of the trends is somewhat inconsistent, as the text mentions petroleum products were the highest but does not provide the 2016 figure clearly. To improve, ensure that all data points are accurately transcribed and that comparisons are made more precisely between the two years.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. Cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Moreover', and 'while' are used to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing and some mechanical use of transitions. The overview is present but could be more effectively integrated to highlight the most significant trends rather than just listing categories. Paragraphing is used appropriately, but the internal structure of the body paragraphs could be tightened to ensure a smoother progression of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the student to describe the data and trends. There are attempts to use specific terminology like 'exportation' and 'earning', though some word choices are slightly unnatural or repetitive (e.g., 'exportation' used multiple times). There are also minor errors in collocation, such as 'presented with' or 'stood with'. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensuring that word forms are used correctly in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and articles (e.g., 'The table present', 'petroleum products considered', 'represented with second the highest'). These errors are noticeable but do not generally impede communication. The student needs to work on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of passive voice constructions to improve accuracy. While the range of structures is sufficient to convey the information, the frequency of errors prevents a higher score.
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