Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-01
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 5.5)
The given chart demonstrate the value of one country's exports in different categories from 2015 to 2016.The table illustrate the percentage change in each category in 2016 compared with 2015.
Overall,the most export earning in 2015 and 2016 was petroleum products and second highest was engineered goods.Likewise the lowest export was textiles.The proportion of change in values is also shown.
In 2015,petroleum products was around $60 billions and throught the year it rise approximately,3 % in 2016 it was the highest earning around $63 billions.Another high income goods were engineered goods in 2015 it was about $55 billions as compared to 2016 it increased approximately, 8.5% so it becomes $62 billions.
In addition,gems and jewellery was about $47 billions in 2015 but it drop proportion around 5.18
in2016 and become approximately,$41 billions.Along with agriculture products and textlies was the low earning .The products were quite simililar earning it was difference about 0.81% ,in 2015 it was $32 billions after that it increased and become $32.81 billions.Textiles was the lowest in 2015 it was $27 billions over the time it rise around 15.54% and reached $32 billions.As compared to agriculture products it was close enough.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
You have successfully identified the main features of the data, such as the highest and lowest export categories and the general trends. However, the response lacks precision in reporting the data. For instance, you mention 'around $60 billions' and 'approximately 3%', but the calculations and figures are sometimes inconsistent or imprecise. To reach a higher band, ensure that the data points selected are accurate and clearly linked to the provided table and chart. While you have covered the requirements, the analysis of the percentage changes could be more clearly integrated with the absolute values to provide a more cohesive summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally repetitive. Phrases like 'In addition' and 'Along with' are used, but the flow between sentences could be smoother. There are also some issues with punctuation, such as missing spaces after commas and periods, which affects the overall readability. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring consistent paragraph structure would enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the main points, using terms like 'export earning', 'proportion', and 'categories'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and minor errors, such as 'the most export earning' instead of 'the highest export earnings' and 'throught the year' (spelling). Additionally, the phrasing 'it drop proportion' is imprecise. To improve, focus on using more accurate collocations and ensuring that your vocabulary is used in the correct grammatical context to describe statistical data.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent, such as 'The given chart demonstrate' (should be 'demonstrates') and 'petroleum products was' (should be 'were'). There are also errors in tense usage and punctuation, particularly with comma placement and spacing. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to limit the score. Focusing on basic subject-verb agreement and proofreading for punctuation errors will significantly improve your accuracy.
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