Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-03
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 bar chart illustrates the comparison of earning in proportion of various categories of export in one country between the period of [redacted phone].
Overall, the chart depicts an upward trend in 2015 and 2016, while significant trend can be seen in textiles by 15.24%. In contrast, a downward trend can be seen in gems and jewellery products by a proportion of 5.18%.
The petroleum products shows minimal increase by 3% between 2015 to 2016, while engineering products shows a significant rose in value from 55 billion to 61 billion with estimated percentage of 8.5%. Agriculture products rose slightly by value of 0.81%. Moreover, gems and jewellery decreased by 5.18%, remained from the earning of 42 billions in 2015 to 40 billions in 2016.
In summary, the chart shows an increase in the earning of a country made in an year through exports of different goods.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the score. While you have identified the main features and included data from both the chart and the table, the overview is somewhat vague. You mention an 'upward trend' in 2015 and 2016, but the data shows a mix of increases and decreases across categories, making this summary inaccurate. To improve, ensure your overview clearly highlights the most significant trends (e.g., the overall growth in export value versus the specific decline in gems and jewellery) rather than making a blanket statement about trends that does not apply to all categories.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, including an introduction, overview, body, and summary. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate. For example, the transition 'In contrast' is used to introduce a decline, but the preceding sentence mentions a 'significant trend' in textiles without clearly contrasting it with the overall context. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the sentence 'The petroleum products shows minimal increase by 3% between 2015 to 2016', where the connection to the previous data points could be smoother. Improving the variety of linking words would enhance the flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks precision. You rely on basic verbs like 'shows' and 'rose' repeatedly. There are also some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'earning in proportion of' and 'significant rose in value'. The term 'earning' is used where 'export value' or 'revenue' would be more appropriate in an academic context. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'experienced a marginal increase', or 'accounted for'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are several grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Subject-verb agreement is a recurring issue, such as 'The petroleum products shows' (should be 'show') and 'engineering products shows' (should be 'show'). Additionally, there are errors in preposition use and tense consistency, such as 'made in an year' (should be 'in a year') and 'remained from the earning of'. While you attempt some complex structures, they are often marred by these slips. Focusing on basic accuracy, particularly subject-verb agreement and article usage, will significantly improve your score.
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