Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-16
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 graph illustrates the values of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. the table demonstrates the proportion change in each category of exports in 2016.
Overall, the highest earnings come from petroleum products. The second frequent earning source is engineered goods. Funds from agriculture products are almost same in both years textiles earnings are least in 2015.
the earning ratio observed from petroleum products is above 60 billion in 2016. engineered goods is a significant source of income, having about almost 60 2015 and more than 60 in 2016. the others are less income source but textiles and agricultural products are same in 2015 and 2016
there is a slightest change of about 3% in petroleum products values
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 student attempts to summarise the main features of the charts, noting that petroleum products generate the highest earnings and mentioning changes in categories such as engineered goods and textiles. However, the response has significant limitations. Crucially, the length requirement of 150 words is not met, as the student's text contains only 123 words, leading to a necessary penalty under Task Achievement. Furthermore, several data points are inaccurately reported or described vaguely, such as stating 'funds from agriculture products are almost same' when they increased by a specific percentage, and failing to provide a comprehensive overview of all main trends. The response covers some parts of the task but lacks sufficient depth and fails the word count minimum.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is divided into short paragraphs, but the logical progression and overall structure are weak. Sentences often feel disjointed and lack adequate cohesive devices to connect ideas smoothly. For instance, the transition between the bar graph description and the table data is abrupt, and sentences like 'the others are less income source but textiles and agricultural products are same' lack precise referencing and clarity. Additionally, there are basic formatting issues such as missing capital letters at the beginning of sentences (e.g., 'the table demonstrates...', 'the earning ratio...'). Paragraphing is attempted but remains rudimentary, resulting in a generally choppy and poorly cohesive piece of writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is relatively basic and repetitive, relying on straightforward terms like 'values', 'earnings', and 'source of income'. There are limited attempts to use less common or more precise lexical items appropriate for an academic report. Phrases such as 'proportion change' (instead of percentage change) and 'frequent earning source' show unnatural word choice and collocation. Spelling is generally acceptable, but the limited range of vocabulary and frequent reliance on simple terms restrict the score to Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The student uses a very limited range of sentence structures, consisting mostly of simple and occasionally flawed complex sentences. There are frequent grammatical errors and punctuation issues, notably missing capital letters at the start of sentences ('the table demonstrates', 'the earning ratio', 'engineered goods is', 'the others are', 'there is a slightest'). Errors also appear in subject-verb agreement and preposition use, such as 'having about almost 60 2015' and 'are same in 2015'. These frequent errors and the lack of complex sentence variety place this response firmly in the Band 5 category.
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