Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-28
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 discribes the value of exports in different categories durring 2015 to 2016 in one country.The table explain's the changes in percentage in each category of exports in 2016to compare with 2015.
As you see there was a sharp rise in petroleum products in 2016 with the percentage of 3%. In 2016 all products percentage gradually rise except gems and jewellery products .there is a slight fluctuation in Agricultural products .overall the changes in percentage in 2016 are postive and gradually rising .
If we saw the products percentage in 2015 it maintain the value of products in the certain level furthermore the vale of petroleum products are higher then other products and the counrty gaining good profit by exporting products .
If we compare the value of products from 2015 to 2016 must say that products percentage value changes gardually in billions in 2016 and country gain alot of profit .
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 attempts to address the task but fails to provide a clear, accurate summary of the data. While it mentions petroleum and gems, the analysis is superficial and contains factual inaccuracies regarding the data (e.g., claiming all products rose except gems, which contradicts the provided table). The overview is vague and lacks a clear focus on the main trends or significant comparisons. The response relies on general statements rather than specific data points from the chart, failing to highlight the key features required for an Academic Task 1 response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical (e.g., 'As you see', 'If we saw'). There is a lack of clear referencing, and the connection between the chart and the table is not well-integrated. The flow of ideas is disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the two years effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on basic terms like 'products', 'value', and 'percentage'. There are several spelling errors ('discribes', 'durring', 'counrty', 'vale') and word choice issues ('gaining good profit', 'must say that'). The range is insufficient to convey the data with the necessary precision required for an academic report. The student struggles to use appropriate terminology for describing trends or statistical changes.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement ('table explain's', 'products percentage... rise'), punctuation errors, and incorrect sentence structures. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the errors often impede clarity. The misuse of tenses and articles is consistent throughout the text. While the meaning is generally discernible, the high frequency of errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band.
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