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)
This chart illustrate various export categories of country a country during 2015 and 2016. According to the givenbar chart the petroleum products export is increased in 2016 as compare to 2015. A country spend approximately $62 billion in 2016 on petroleum products. Engineered goods export is also increases in 2016 but on the other hand Gems and jwellery export is decreased as compare to 2015 export. this bar chart aslo describe agriculture products, their export is also rises in 2016 but not too much , their export is slightly increased.but the textiles export increases too much . In 2016 a country spend almost $32 billion dollar but if we compare with 2015 a country only spend aproximately $26 billions dollar.according to the given chart textiles export is increased 15.24% more than other exports.and gems and jewellery 5.18% is decreased. In conclusion, A country increases the use of textiles products in 2016and decreases the use of gemes and jewellery 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 cover the main features of the chart and table, noting details such as the increase in petroleum products and textiles, and the decrease in gems and jewellery. However, there are significant misinterpretations of the data and task context. The student repeatedly refers to a country spending money rather than earning export revenue (e.g., 'A country spend approximately $62 billion in 2016'). Additionally, the conclusion mistakenly frames the export data as the country increasing or decreasing the 'use' of these products. While some comparisons are made, the overall development is limited and marred by these conceptual inaccuracies, corresponding to Band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks proper paragraphing, presented almost entirely as a single block of text, which significantly hinders readability and logical progression. While basic cohesive devices and transition signals are attempted (e.g., 'on the other hand', 'In conclusion'), referencing is sometimes unclear (e.g., using 'their export' repetitively without precise antecedents). The overall arrangement shows some organization by grouping categories, but the lack of distinct paragraphs and mechanical cohesion limits the score to Band 5.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The lexical range is quite limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'export', 'increased', and 'decreased'. There are notable lexical and collocational inaccuracies, such as using 'spend' instead of 'earn' for export values, and referring to 'the use of textiles products' instead of export volumes or earnings. Spelling errors are also present, such as 'jwellery'. Vocabulary is minimally adequate for the task, but errors in word choice occasionally cause confusion, placing it at Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control is inconsistent. There are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement and tense consistency (e.g., 'This chart illustrate', 'export is increased', 'textiles export increases too much'). Punctuation and capitalization are also problematic, with multiple run-on sentences and missing capitalization at the start of sentences (e.g., 'this bar chart aslo describe'). These errors require the reader to occasionally decode the meaning, fitting the Band 5.0 descriptors.
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