Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-11-10

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 6.0)

The pie charts represent the information in the terms of percentage regarding the three unhealthy nutrients which my case health problems if consumed a lot.

From an overall perspective, it can be seen that not only dinner had most amount of sodium but also most of the saturated fat came from dinner as well. Moreover snacks has the most amount of added sugar.

As can be seen, snack and breakfast had the lowest amount of sodium which accounted for 14%. Additionally, dinner has maximum amount of sodium which was at 43% whereas lunch had 29% of the sodium.

Furthermore, dinner had the higest number of saturated fat at 37% whereas breakfast had the lowest number of the saturated fat at 16%. In addition to this, saturated fat in lunch was 26% which was when followed by snacks at 21%.

Moving towards the next pie chart, snacks had the most amount of added suger which accounted for 42% whereas lowest number of added suger was in lunch at 19%. After that, breakfast and dinner was at 16% and 23%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

You identify the main patterns accurately: dinner contributes the largest shares of sodium and saturated fat, while snacks lead for added sugar. The figures you report are also correct, including sodium at 14% for breakfast and snacks and added sugar at 42% for snacks. This gives the response a clear overview and relevant supporting detail. You also compare meal categories within each chart. To make the account more fully developed, draw out a few cross-chart contrasts—for example, dinner’s share falls from 43% for sodium to 23% for added sugar, while snacks rise from 14% to 42%. The opening reference to health problems is not needed; focus the introduction on what the charts measure.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a clear overall sequence: an introduction and overview are followed by details on sodium, saturated fat and added sugar. Linking phrases such as “Additionally,” “Furthermore” and “Moving towards the next pie chart” help signal progression, and the reader can follow the comparisons. However, some connections feel mechanical, and the repeated pattern of stating the highest and lowest values limits the flow. The phrase “which was when followed by snacks” also makes the relationship between the lunch and snack figures unclear. Use more varied comparisons and ensure each sentence connects the figures precisely. A more concise overview paragraph and clearly grouped comparisons would make the organisation more fluent.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant chart vocabulary, including “accounted for,” “percentage” and “whereas,” so the main information is understandable. However, the range is limited and several phrases are unnatural or imprecise, such as “most amount,” “lowest number” and “maximum amount.” “In the terms of percentage” is also an awkward way to introduce the data. There are noticeable spelling errors in “higest” and “suger,” and “snacks” should be used consistently rather than shifting between “snack” and “snacks.” Aim for precise language for proportions and rankings, and check spelling carefully. More accurate collocations would make the report sound more natural and formal.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of sentence forms, including contrast clauses with “whereas” and an overview beginning “not only … but also.” These structures help you compare the data, but control is inconsistent. For example, “snacks has” and “breakfast and dinner was” have subject–verb agreement errors; use “snacks have” and “breakfast and dinner were.” The opening sentence, “which my case health problems,” is also grammatically unclear, and “the lowest amount of sodium which accounted for 14%” would be clearer with a complete, well-punctuated clause. Review agreement, sentence completeness and article use, then build more accurate complex sentences around the comparisons.

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