Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-05
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 rendered graphical representation depicts the information regarding the exchange of different amenities in a single country between the period of 2015 and 2016.Additionally the ratio of every category of exports were compared between 2016 and 2015 respectively.
In an overview , it is apparent that there were numerous changes were occurring during the time period whether few products were highly change in tye terms of ratio
To commence with, the earnings was consequently holding similar type of earnings over the years.Predominately the petroleum products were the highest category that produc income of almost 60 billion both the years. Besides this the enginnering good holds a differnce of 5 to 6 billion. Whereas agricultural products became similar with holding of 30 billion. Lastly the textile category became lower in the 2015 and gain a sudden rise of 5 billion in the next year.
Shifting towards the remaining details,the texitile industry holds the highest level of growth in just a single year with the value of 15.24 percent .In contrast the agricultural field was compelety different and holding the lowest postion between the years of 2015 and 2016. However other three categories doesn’t have such variations over the time period.
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 addresses the task by identifying main features, but the analysis is often inaccurate or poorly supported. For example, you state that petroleum products produced 60 billion in both years, but the chart shows values closer to 60 and 63 billion. Furthermore, the description of the textile category is confusing, as you mention it was 'lower in 2015' and then 'gained a rise', which is vague. The overview is weak and does not clearly highlight the most significant trends, such as the overall growth across categories. To improve, ensure that data points are read precisely from the graph and that comparisons are clearly articulated.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is hindered by awkward phrasing and unclear transitions. While you use some cohesive devices like 'To commence with' and 'Shifting towards', they are sometimes used mechanically or inappropriately. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the second paragraph where the sentence 'whether few products were highly change' is grammatically disjointed and lacks a clear connection to the preceding thought. The flow between sentences is often interrupted by these structural issues, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison of data points effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'enginnering', 'produc', and 'texitile'. You rely on basic descriptors like 'highest category' and 'lowest postion'. There is an attempt to use more academic vocabulary, but it is often used incorrectly, such as 'exchange of different amenities' to describe exports. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more precise terminology related to data reporting, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'experienced a significant increase', and ensure accurate spelling of key terms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'the earnings was' and 'the ratio of every category of exports were'. Sentence structures are often repetitive or awkward, such as 'there were numerous changes were occurring'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. While you attempt some complex structures, they are often faulty, which limits the range of error-free sentences. Focusing on basic sentence construction and subject-verb agreement would significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.
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