Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-25
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 picture below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016 year. a five different product show the graph .the table shoes the percentage change the each category of export in 2016 comparisons with 2015. overall the country's export earnings out of five graph the first graph petroleum products than sconed graph engineered goods than third graph gems and jeweller than forth graph agricultural products than last graph textiles and the deteil are export earnings 2015 and 2016 year
the highest sectors petroleum products topped the list bringing in 60 $ billion in 2015 and rising by 3% in up than engineered goods the list bringing in $57 billion in 2015 and rising by 8.5 up in 2016 to 62 $billion . the end of petroleum products and engineered goods in graph.
the third graph in gems and jewellery the list of 42$ billion in 2015 and rising by 5.18 % dawon in 2016 and agricultural products same in 31$ billion in 2015 and 2016 up in 0.81% than last graph is textiles the graph in 2015 25 $billion and rising by 15.24 up in 2016.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to cover the task requirements by identifying the categories and comparing 2015 and 2016 data. However, the information is presented in a fragmented manner, making it difficult to follow the trends. While you mention the highest sectors, the overview is poorly constructed and lacks a clear summary of the main features. The data interpretation is also inconsistent; for instance, you state gems and jewellery rose by 5.18% but then describe it as 'dawon' (down), which contradicts the data provided in the prompt. To improve, ensure you clearly group data and provide an accurate, concise overview of the most significant changes.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a logical structure. The paragraphs are poorly defined, and the sentences are often run-on or disconnected. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas, making the progression of information confusing. For example, phrases like 'the end of petroleum products and engineered goods in graph' do not serve as effective transitions. To improve, use clear paragraphing: one for the introduction/overview and two for the body paragraphs. Use linking words such as 'furthermore', 'in contrast', or 'consequently' to guide the reader through your analysis.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on the prompt's own words. There are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'shoes' instead of 'shows', 'sconed' instead of 'second', 'forth' instead of 'fourth', and 'deteil' instead of 'details'. The use of symbols like '$' is inconsistent, and the phrasing is often unnatural, such as 'rising by 3% in up'. To improve, focus on learning specific collocations for describing data, such as 'experienced a growth of' or 'remained stable at', and proofread carefully to correct basic spelling errors.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammatical control is weak, with frequent errors that occasionally impede communication. There are many sentence fragments and run-on sentences, such as 'a five different product show the graph .the table shoes the percentage change'. Subject-verb agreement is often incorrect, and the use of articles and prepositions is inconsistent. Complex sentence structures are attempted but are generally inaccurate. To improve, focus on writing simple, grammatically correct sentences before attempting more complex structures. Pay close attention to basic punctuation and ensure every sentence has a clear subject and a correctly conjugated verb.
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