Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-04
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 chart shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 to 2016 . Overall in 2015 and 2016 export of petroleum products are least they are up to 3 percent but it gradually exceed in 2015 to 2016 in textile up to 15.24 percent . If analyze gems and jewelry are 5.18 but engineered good are 8.5 percent . On first hand it shows that petroleum products earned maximum 60 billion due to increase of prices and customer buying on second hand textile industry profit 30 billion but it increase 15.24 which is huge textiles at start was at low price due to many industries and competition some textiles lost their values and costumer which make them loss Similarly, engineered goods earn same price to petroleum products and increase up to 8.5 percentage by seeing all these aspects in conclusion engineered goods and petroleum products earn more because of customer and increase needs but textiles and agricultural products get loss because of low products and loss of customer in 2015 and in 2016
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to address the task but fails to provide a clear, accurate summary of the data. While it mentions categories like petroleum and textiles, the interpretation of the figures is often confusing or inaccurate. For example, the claim that petroleum products earned '60 billion' is not supported by the provided chart, and the narrative regarding 'loss of customers' is speculative and not based on the data provided. The response lacks a clear overview and fails to highlight the main trends effectively. The information is presented in a disjointed manner, making it difficult for the reader to grasp the key comparisons between 2015 and 2016.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks logical paragraphing, appearing as a single block of text. Cohesive devices are used in a mechanical and often incorrect way, such as 'On first hand' and 'on second hand,' which do not function as appropriate transition markers here. The progression of ideas is unclear, and the lack of sentence variety makes the flow repetitive. Referencing is often ambiguous, and the relationship between the data points is not clearly established, which hinders the overall readability of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often used inaccurately. Phrases like 'gradually exceed' are used incorrectly to describe percentage changes, and 'earn same price' is not an appropriate way to describe export values. There is a reliance on basic vocabulary, and the attempt to use more complex terms leads to errors in collocation and meaning. The student struggles to express numerical data precisely, often confusing percentages with absolute values or general trends, which limits the ability to convey information clearly.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'export of petroleum products are'), incorrect tense usage, and awkward sentence structures. Punctuation is inconsistent, and the lack of complex sentence structures limits the range. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, making the text difficult to follow. While the meaning can generally be inferred, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the response from reaching a higher band.
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