Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-21

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 6.0)

TASK 1

THE BAR CHART ILLUSTRATES THE VALUE OF A COUNTRY EXPORTS IN FIVE CATEGORIES IN 2015 AND 2016.THE TABLE SHOWS THE PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN EXPORTS CATEGORY IN 2016 COMPARED WITH 2O15.OVERALL,PETROLEUM AND ENGINEERED GOODS WERE HIGHEST VALUE EXPORTS IN BOTH YEARS 2015 AND 2016.TEXTILES SHOWS THE LARGEST GROWTH IN EXPORTS EARNING IN 2016,WHEREAS GEMS AND JEWELLERY WAS ONLY DECLINE IN EXPORT CATEGORY.

IN 2015,THE VALUE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS WAS ABOUT 61 BILLION AND THIS SLIGHTLY INCREASED TO 63 BILLION IN 2016.SIMILARLY EXPORTS OF ENGINEERED GOODS WERE AROUND 57 BILLION TO 62 BILLION, AN INCREASE UPTO 8.5%. EARNING FROM GEMS AND JEWELLERY WERE AROUND 43 BILLION IN 2015 THEN THEY FELL ABOUT 41 BILLION IN 2016. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS REMAINED ALMOST SAME 31 BILLION IN 2015 TO 31.2 BILLION IN 2016 IS JUST 0.81% INCREASE.

FINALLY,TEXTILES WAS THE MOST NOTICEABLE GROWTH IN THE EXPORT VALUE.THEIR EXPORT VALUE ROSES FROM 26 BILLION TO 30 BILLIO, WHICH SHOWS INCREASED 15.24%.DESPITE HAVING THE LOWEST EARNINGS AMONG THE FIVE CATEGORIES , TEXILES HAD THE HIGHEST RATE OF GROWTH IN CATEGORIES.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response successfully identifies the main features of the data, including the highest value exports and the trends in growth and decline. You have effectively integrated the information from both the bar chart and the table. The overview is clear and highlights the most significant trends, such as the growth in textiles and the decline in gems and jewellery. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are accurate; for instance, you mentioned petroleum increased to 63 billion, but the chart shows 63.2 billion. Precision in reporting figures is essential for Task 1.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized into an introduction, body paragraphs, and a concluding summary. The progression of ideas is clear, moving from general trends to specific category details. You use some cohesive devices like 'similarly' and 'whereas' to link ideas. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly repetitive. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different aspects of the data. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the transition between sentences feels more natural and less formulaic.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'illustrates', 'export value', and 'noticeable growth'. There are some spelling errors, such as 'TEXILES' and 'BILLIO', which are distracting. Additionally, some word choices are slightly awkward, such as 'was only decline in export category' (should be 'was the only category to decline'). While you have enough vocabulary to convey your meaning, the range is somewhat limited, and the errors in spelling and collocation prevent a higher score. Focus on proofreading to catch these minor slips.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'Textiles shows' (subject-verb agreement), 'remained almost same' (missing article), and 'export value roses' (incorrect verb form). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods throughout the text. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to lower the score. You should focus on subject-verb agreement, correct verb tense usage, and basic punctuation rules to improve your accuracy.

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