Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-13
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)
here, given the comparisons between country's exports during 2015 and 2016. exports earnings of 2015 and 2016 of petroleum products are not majorly differ from each other as 2015 shows $61billions of earnings and $63billions of earnings during 2016 respectively.
now, we will calculate the earnings of engineered goods. in the year 2015 it approximately earn between $50billions and $60billions and same as in the year 2016 it earns around 60 to $65billions.
gems and jewellery does decreases their product category 5.18% less and in 2015 it earns about 40 to $45billions.
percentage change in values of agricultural in 2016 is more as compared to the 2015 (0.81%) more increased. in 2015 agricultural products earnings was about $32billions and in 16 it was around 1% more like $33billions.
last was about textile and it shows highly increase of 15% in 2016 as compared t
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the task achievement score. Furthermore, the summary is incomplete as it cuts off mid-sentence at the end. While the student attempts to report on the categories, the analysis is superficial and lacks a clear overview of the main trends. The data interpretation is inconsistent, with some figures being estimated rather than accurately extracted from the chart. To improve, ensure all parts of the prompt are addressed, provide a clear summary of the main features, and ensure the response is of sufficient length to fully develop the points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks a clear structure. It begins with an informal and grammatically incorrect opening phrase and fails to use paragraphing effectively to separate different categories or trends. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, such as the repetitive use of 'now, we will calculate' and 'last was about', which makes the flow mechanical and disjointed. The progression of ideas is not logical, and the abrupt ending further disrupts the coherence of the text. Using transition signals like 'In contrast', 'Furthermore', or 'Regarding' would help organize the information more effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on basic phrasing such as 'earnings of', 'it earns', and 'products'. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'does decreases their product category' and 'highly increase'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the data with precision. To reach a higher band, the student should incorporate a wider range of academic vocabulary related to trends and data, such as 'fluctuated', 'experienced a decline', or 'witnessed a significant rise'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('gems and jewellery does decreases'), incorrect tense usage, and awkward sentence construction ('exports earnings of 2015 and 2016... are not majorly differ'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the placement of currency symbols and percentages. The student relies on simple sentence structures, and attempts at more complex sentences are often inaccurate. A focus on basic sentence construction, correct verb forms, and proper punctuation is essential for improvement.
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