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Australian exports to four countries: IELTS Task 1 answer #48, band 5.0

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254 words. Marked by Axiom on 27 December 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

The line graph this answer describes

Australian exports to four countries (IELTS Task 1 line graph)Japan, US, China, India for 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2012, in % of Australian exports. Values are approximate, read from the original chart.0102030199019952000200520102012
Australian exports to four countries (IELTS Task 1 line graph)Japan, US, China, India for 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2012, in % of Australian exports. Values are approximate, read from the original chart.0102030199020002010
Values in % of Australian exports. Values approximate: read from the original chart, not printed on it.
Show the data
Australian exports to four countries (IELTS Task 1 line graph) (% of Australian exports)
JapanUSChinaIndia
1990261121
199520831
2000181151
2005188115
2010175257
2012177285

Academic Task 1254 words

The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedThe line graph illustrates the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012.

    Corrected spelling errors and clarified the sentence.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedJapan was the dominant destination for Australian exports, while India showed minimal activity in trade.

    Improved clarity and grammatical structure.

  2. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedAll figures in the chart fluctuated to some extent, with the US experiencing the most variation, while India's figures remained relatively stable.

    Clarified the sentence and corrected spelling errors.

  3. Lexical resource

    RevisedChina experienced the most growth in exports from Australia, eventually surpassing other countries despite starting in third place.

    Improved word choice and corrected spelling errors.

Despite this, the figure fluctuated between 20% and 15%, ending the period at approximately at 17% being the second best country for Australia to make a deal with Jaman in 2012. Meanwhile, Chine in particular was even lower with having below 5% of export rate. After which saw significant growth reaching up to its peak at just over 25% breaking the record thet Japan once held in 2012.

  1. Lexical resource

    RevisedIn 1990, Japan had the highest percentage of exports at 25%, which then declined to around 16%.

    Corrected spelling errors and improved sentence structure.

During this time span the US went back to where it originally started at 12% before going down again to just over 5% renking the second country, whereas India was still in the bottom- most position.

  1. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedRegarding the other two countries, the US experienced considerable fluctuations between 5-10%, starting at about 12%, while India's exports were almost negligible at 1%, only increasing to 5% by the end of the period.

    Improved grammatical accuracy and sentence structure.

Select a highlighted passage to see its suggested revision.

Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.

Coherence & cohesion

Band 5.0/ 9

The essay attempts to describe the trends shown in the graph but lacks clear organization and logical progression of ideas.

Suggestions

  • Organize the essay into clear paragraphs with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
  • Use linking words to connect ideas and sentences more effectively.
  • Ensure each paragraph has a clear main idea.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedThe line graph illustrates the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012.

    Corrected spelling errors and clarified the sentence.

  • RevisedJapan was the dominant destination for Australian exports, while India showed minimal activity in trade.

    Improved clarity and grammatical structure.

  • RevisedAll figures in the chart fluctuated to some extent, with the US experiencing the most variation, while India's figures remained relatively stable.

    Clarified the sentence and corrected spelling errors.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 5.0/ 9

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors and awkward sentence structures that impede understanding.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedThe line graph shows the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012.

    Corrected grammatical errors and improved sentence structure.

  • RevisedNotably, all figures in the chart fluctuated to a certain extent, with the US experiencing the most fluctuation, while India's figures remained relatively unchanged.

    Corrected grammatical errors and improved sentence clarity.

  • RevisedRegarding the other two countries, the US experienced considerable fluctuations between 5-10%, starting at about 12%, while India's exports were almost negligible at 1%, only increasing to 5% by the end of the period.

    Improved grammatical accuracy and sentence structure.

Lexical resource

Band 5.0/ 9

The essay uses a limited range of vocabulary with frequent errors in word choice and spelling.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedThe line graph shows the Australian exporting goods to four countries from 1990 to 2012.

    Corrected spelling errors and improved word choice.

  • RevisedChina experienced the most growth in exports from Australia, eventually surpassing other countries despite starting in third place.

    Improved word choice and corrected spelling errors.

  • RevisedIn 1990, Japan had the highest percentage of exports at 25%, which then declined to around 16%.

    Corrected spelling errors and improved sentence structure.

Task achievement

Band 5.0/ 9

The essay attempts to summarize the graph but lacks clarity and precision in describing the trends and making comparisons.

Suggestions

  • Clearly identify and describe the main trends in the graph.
  • Make accurate comparisons between the countries.
  • Ensure all relevant data from the graph is included.

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