Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)
The bar chart compares the values of one country's export in different categories during 2015 and 2016.whereas the table presents information about the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
The bar chat shows, in 2015 the export of petroleum products had the highest earnings of $63 billions, Whereas the export of Textiles had the lowest earnings of $25 billions.
The Engineered goods had the 2nd highest earnings around $55 billions, While Agricultural products experience the 2nd lowest earnings which is $32 billions.
By 2016 petroleum products earned the highest, and engineered goods earned little less than petroleum products. In addition, Agricultural products and Textiles had the similar earning of $32 billions.
The Table presents information of the percentage change in values of each category of export in 2016 compared with 2015. Textiles earnings rose steadily up to 15.24% , Which was the highest increase among all category of exports , following the same upwards trend Engineered goods increases up to 8.5%, Whereas Petroleum products increases gradually to 3% , In addition Agricultural products experience a very little increase of 0.8%. However, only germs and jewellery fell up to 5.18%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the bar chart and the table. You have identified the main features, such as the highest and lowest export values and the percentage changes. However, the analysis is somewhat descriptive and lacks a clear overview or 'summary' paragraph that highlights the most significant trends across both data sets. While you mention specific figures, the comparison between the two years could be more integrated. To improve, ensure you synthesize the information rather than listing data points category by category, and provide a clear opening statement that summarizes the overall trend.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or inaccurate. For example, the use of 'Whereas' and 'While' at the start of sentences is often grammatically incorrect, as these are subordinating conjunctions that should link clauses rather than start new sentences. Additionally, the transition between the bar chart description and the table analysis is abrupt. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words and ensuring that referencing (e.g., 'the former', 'the latter') is used correctly would enhance the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information, including terms like 'earnings', 'percentage change', and 'upwards trend'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'earned little less' (should be 'earned slightly less') and 'fell up to 5.18%' (which is confusing; 'fell by' is more appropriate). There is also some repetition of basic verbs like 'earned' and 'increase'. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise reporting verbs and adverbs to describe the data, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'experienced a marginal decline'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent errors in punctuation and grammar. Specifically, there are issues with capitalization (e.g., 'Whereas', 'Which', 'Engineered'), incorrect comma usage, and subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Petroleum products increases'). The misuse of subordinating conjunctions at the beginning of sentences creates fragments. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the data, they are frequent enough to limit the score. Focusing on sentence boundary control and ensuring that complex sentences are constructed with correct conjunctions will significantly improve your accuracy.
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