Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-11-09

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Average percentages of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars in typical meals consumed in the USA

Student answer (Band 5.0)

the given charts below shows the average percentage of three diffrent nutrients consumed in meal in USA .in first chart sodium is consume 14 % in snacks and breakfast follwed by lunch 29% while 43% in dinner.

The second chart show staurated fat consume 16% in breakfast while 21% in snacks follwed by 26% in lunch and 37% in dinner .

The third chart show total sugar consumed in differnt meals 16% in breakfast follwed by 19 %in lunch and 23% in dinner while 42 % in snacks.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0

You report the figures for all three nutrients accurately, including the key values for dinner and snacks. However, the response mainly lists data and does not provide a clear overview of the most important patterns—for example, that dinner is the largest source of sodium and saturated fat, while snacks contribute the most added sugar. The comparison between meal types is therefore limited, and there is no concluding summary. The response is also 88 words, below the required 150, so the task is only minimally addressed. To improve, add an overview and select the main contrasts, then support them with relevant figures rather than simply describing each chart in sequence.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response follows a basic, understandable sequence: sodium, saturated fat, and then added sugar. Phrases such as “The second chart” and “The third chart” help readers identify which data is being discussed. However, the writing consists of three short, similarly structured statements, with little overall progression from an overview to supporting details. Repeated use of “followed by” also makes the connections mechanical, and punctuation does not clearly separate the opening from the first data point. Organise the response into an introduction, an overview, and detail paragraphs, and use comparisons such as “by contrast” or “whereas” to connect related figures.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant chart vocabulary, including “average percentage,” “consumed,” and the nutrient names, so the basic information is generally understandable. However, the range is limited and several expressions are inaccurate or awkward, such as “sodium is consume” and “total sugar consumed in differnt meals.” The repeated use of “chart,” “while,” and “followed by” also restricts variety. Spelling errors—including “diffrent,” “staurated,” and “differnt”—are noticeable and reduce the clarity and accuracy of the report. Practise precise terms for describing proportions and comparisons, and check spelling before submitting.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The response relies almost entirely on simple sentence patterns, with little variety in clause structure. There are frequent errors in verb forms and agreement, as in “the given charts below shows” and “sodium is consume”; these should be “the charts show” and “sodium is consumed.” Articles and sentence boundaries are also problematic: the opening runs into the first data description, and the report lacks consistent full stops and capital letters. Although the reader can usually identify the figures, these errors make the writing less controlled. Practise forming complete sentences with accurate subject–verb agreement and passive constructions, then proofread punctuation and capitalisation.

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