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 bar chart illustrate the export earnings in five different category and table gave data on change values of percentage in each category of exports between 2015 and 2016.
overall, it is clearly seen Petroleum production was dominant and Textiels was minor in the export earnings, while Gems and jewellery sector was decline and other sectors was incline during the period.
To begin with the bar chart compaired export earning betweeen 2015 and 2016. The Petroleum products was arround 60 billion and it was increased 3% and became 64 billion. Engineered goods was 57 billion and it was inclined 8.5% and became 62 billion in 2016. Additionally Textiles was increased 15.24% and became 32 billion.
In Agricultural products minor changes in 2016 it was growed 0.81 In 2016. However Gems and jewellery sector was 44 billion in 2015 and it was declined by 5.18% and became 41 billion in the end of period
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the main features and comparing the data between 2015 and 2016. You successfully highlighted the dominant and minor sectors and noted the trends of decline and incline. However, the overview is slightly underdeveloped, and there are some inaccuracies in the data reporting. For instance, you mention that Agricultural products 'growed 0.81', but the unit is missing, and the phrasing is imprecise. To improve, ensure that all figures are clearly linked to their respective units (billions) and that the overview provides a more comprehensive summary of the overall trends rather than just listing categories.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear attempt to use cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'Additionally', and 'However'. However, the flow is occasionally hindered by mechanical phrasing and some awkward transitions. The use of referencing is sometimes unclear, and the paragraphing, while present, could be more effectively used to group related information. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus that guides the reader through the data points smoothly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but it is somewhat repetitive and contains several errors in word choice and form. For example, you use 'incline' as a noun and 'growed' as a verb, both of which are incorrect in this context. There is also a lack of precision in reporting the data. To improve, you should aim to use more sophisticated vocabulary related to trends, such as 'experienced a marginal increase' or 'witnessed a significant downturn', and ensure that you use the correct word forms consistently throughout your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'chart illustrate', 'Textiels was minor'), incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'growed'), and missing articles. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization and sentence boundaries. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring that your verb tenses are consistent when describing past data. Proofreading for these fundamental errors will significantly enhance the clarity and professionalism of your writing.
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