Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-30
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)
The bar chart represents the amount of the exports done by a single country in different categories from 2015 to 2016. The percentage data represents the percentage change in each category of trade in 2016 distinguish with 2015.
Overall, the highest earnings was from the petroleum products, meanwhile textiles exports earning was significantly less. In all the sectors trade had been increased except gems and jewellery.
On one hand, the petroleum products contributed nearly 61 billion dollars in 2015. In 2016, this number grew steadily and contributed 63 billion dollars. Following by this, engineered goods of 57 billion dollars were exported in 2015. However, in next year the highest growth had been shown in trade of manufactured goods, they contributed 62 billion dollars. Meanwhile, the earnings of textiles were about 25 billion and 32 billion in year 2015 and 2016, respectively.
On other hand, 3% growth in it was been in petroleum products from 2015–2016. The highest growth of 8.5% was in engineered goods. Gems and jewellery fell 5.2%, although this showed a dip of 5.18%. Textiles showed a magnificent growth of 15.24%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all requirements of the task by identifying the main features and making relevant comparisons. You have successfully highlighted the growth in most sectors and the decline in gems and jewellery. However, the overview is slightly inaccurate; you state that trade increased in all sectors except gems and jewellery, but the data shows that engineered goods also experienced a significant change. Furthermore, the reporting of figures is occasionally confusing, such as the mention of '5.18%' which does not appear in the source data. To improve, ensure that your overview captures the most significant trends accurately and that all data points are transcribed precisely from the provided chart and table.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'On one hand', 'On other hand', and 'meanwhile' to link ideas. However, some transitions are mechanical or slightly unnatural, such as 'Following by this' and 'in next year'. Additionally, the referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly in the final paragraph where the connection between the percentage changes and the specific categories could be smoother. Improving the variety and precision of your linking words will help the flow of your writing appear more natural and sophisticated.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'contributed', 'steadily', and 'magnificent growth'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, 'distinguish with' is incorrect in this context; 'compared with' would be more appropriate. You also use 'earnings' repeatedly, which limits your lexical variety. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise synonyms for 'increase' or 'decrease' and ensure that your collocations are natural. Phrases like 'trade of manufactured goods' could be refined to 'manufactured goods exports' for better academic tone.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include 'the highest earnings was' (subject-verb agreement), 'in next year' (missing article), and '3% growth in it was been in' (awkward passive construction). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the main points, they indicate a lack of control over more complex structures. Focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles and prepositions to improve your accuracy. Proofreading for these common slips will help you achieve a higher score.
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