Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-09
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 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.
In 2015 the petroleum products is 61 billions dollar and in 2016 the significant value is increase to 63 billions dollar.
the another product is engineered products in 2015 the product value is 57 billions dollar and in 2016 its comes to its peak value to 62 billions dollar.
the another product is Gems and jewelry in 2015 the product value is 43 billions dollar and in 2016 its value decrease to 39 billions dollar.in 2016 its value decrease as compare to 2015.
the another product is agricultural products in 2015 the product value is 31 billions dollar and in 2016 its comes to its peak value to 32 billions dollar.
the another product is textile products in 2015 the product value is 27 billions dollar and in 2016 its comes to its peak value to 32 billions dollar.
in 2016 the agricultural and textile products export percentage is same in this graph the peak value of a product is petroleum product which is about 61 dollar of export and the trend of a graph is positive .the export rate is increasing in 2016 its increase gradually.
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 the main features of the data, such as the values for petroleum and engineered products. However, the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the trends, which is a requirement for Task 1. The information is presented as a list of individual data points rather than a cohesive summary. While the key figures are mentioned, the comparison between categories is weak, and the analysis is limited to simple descriptions of the numbers provided in the chart. To improve, you should group the data logically and provide a clear, concise overview of the main trends at the beginning of the report.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks effective paragraphing, as it is written as a single block of text with repetitive sentence structures. The use of cohesive devices is very limited and mechanical, with the phrase 'the another product is' used repeatedly to introduce new points. This creates a monotonous flow and makes the text feel like a list rather than a structured report. There is no clear logical progression between the sentences. To improve, you should use a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'In contrast,' 'Furthermore,' 'Meanwhile') and organize your response into distinct paragraphs for the introduction, overview, and body details.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use the same phrases, such as 'the product value is' and 'comes to its peak value'. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as '61 billions dollar' (should be '61 billion dollars') and 'the significant value is increase' (should be 'the value increased'). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate a higher level of proficiency. To improve, try to use more varied verbs to describe trends, such as 'rose,' 'declined,' 'fluctuated,' or 'remained stable,' and ensure you use correct pluralization for currency and units.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect the clarity of the writing. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the petroleum products is'), incorrect tense usage (e.g., 'its value decrease' instead of 'decreased'), and missing articles. The sentence structures are very simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several run-on sentences and missing spaces after periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree, and using appropriate verb tenses when describing past data.
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