Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-07
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 illustrates the value of one country's exports in different categories during 2015 and 2016. while the table shows the percentage of exports over the period.
Overall, petroleum products and engineered goods generated the highest export earning in both years. while the textiles experienced the largest percentage increased, gems and jewellery were only the category declined.
In 2015, the petroleum product were the highest earning its approximately 60 billion, rising slightly around the 62 billion in 2016, an increased of 3%. engeering goods increased from about 57 billion to 61 billion represents upward about 8.5%.
Finally, exports were lose earning from gems and jewellery fell from 43 billion to 41 billion a decrease of 5.18%. Agriculture also showed almost 30 billion in 2015, to 31 billion in 2016, this is the substainly increase of 0.81%.
Moreover, the textile recorded mos
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While the report identifies some main features, such as the highest earners and the decline in gems and jewellery, the analysis is incomplete. The final sentence is cut off mid-thought, and the overall summary lacks the depth required to fully address the task. The data reporting is generally accurate, but the lack of completion and the failure to reach the minimum length prevent a higher score. To improve, ensure you complete all sentences and provide a more thorough overview of the data trends.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the flow is hindered by the incomplete nature of the final sentence. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Overall' and 'Finally', but they are sometimes used incorrectly or in a way that feels mechanical. The progression of ideas is logical at the start, but the abrupt ending disrupts the coherence of the overall response. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, complete structure that contributes to the overall summary of the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary range is adequate for the task but lacks precision. There are several errors in word choice and form, such as 'percentage increased' instead of 'percentage increase' and 'substainly' (a misspelling of substantially). Phrases like 'exports were lose earning' are grammatically and lexically awkward, impeding clarity. While the student attempts to use category-specific terms like 'petroleum products' and 'engineered goods', the overall control of vocabulary is limited. Expanding your range of reporting verbs and adverbs would help improve the sophistication of your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally affect readability. Examples include 'the petroleum product were' (subject-verb agreement), 'an increased of 3%' (incorrect word form), and 'this is the substainly increase' (incorrect article and adverb usage). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence variety. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of periods and commas. To improve, focus on basic subject-verb agreement and ensure that you use the correct noun/adjective forms when describing data trends.
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