Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-11-12
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 pie charts illustrate the percentages of three different kinds of nutrients, all of which may be not good for health if consumed in large quantities.
overall, the two nutrients are consumed more in dinner compared to other kinds of meals, while added sugar is eaten more in snack.
The first pie chart shows the percentage of sodium taken in meals. sodium consumption in dinner is 43%, while it is taken in same amount in snack and breakfast which is 14%.
the saturated fat as a nutrient is eaten 37% in dinner , while added sugar percentage is more in snach 42%. saturated fat consumtion is slightly less in lunch compared to sodium eaten in lunch which are 26% and 29% respectivley.
the saturated fat and added sugar consumed less in breakfast which is 16%.the added is is consumed more in dinner compared to lunch when comapring with other two nutrients.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5
You identify the main contrast in the charts: dinner has the highest shares of sodium and saturated fat, while snacks account for the most added sugar. Several figures are also reported accurately, including sodium at dinner (43%) and added sugar in snacks (42%). However, coverage is partial and some comparisons are unclear or inaccurate. For example, you say saturated fat and added sugar are both lowest at breakfast, but added sugar is lowest at breakfast only jointly with saturated fat at 16%; more importantly, you do not clearly report the full pattern for added sugar or saturated fat. The final comparison about added sugar being higher at dinner than lunch is true but does not explain its distinctive snack peak. Select and compare the key figures more systematically, with a concise overview and clearer coverage of all three nutrients.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The response has a basic sequence: an introduction, an overview, and then details about the nutrients. This gives the reader some sense of organisation, and comparisons such as dinner versus snack are relevant. However, progression is limited because the body moves between nutrients without a consistent structure, and several points are repeated or left unclear. For instance, the sentence about saturated fat being lower at lunch than sodium repeats figures without explaining the broader pattern, while the final sentence returns to added sugar without a clear link to the preceding comparison. Use separate, logically ordered detail paragraphs or group the figures by meal, and connect comparisons explicitly. More accurate referencing and punctuation would also make the relationships between ideas easier to follow.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
You use some relevant chart vocabulary, including “percentages,” “consumption,” “nutrient,” and “compared,” so the topic is generally understandable. However, the range is limited and several word choices or spelling errors make the report less precise. Phrases such as “not good for health,” “taken in meals,” and “eaten more in snack” are awkward for describing nutrient proportions. There are also noticeable errors such as “snach,” “consumtion,” and “respectivley,” alongside repeated use of “consumed” and “eaten.” Aim for accurate, varied reporting language, for example “accounted for,” “made up,” and “the proportion of.” Check spelling carefully and use natural collocations to describe shares in meals.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
You attempt both simple statements and comparisons, and the main figures can usually be understood. However, the range of sentence structures is limited, and frequent errors affect clarity. Examples include “overall” and “sodium” beginning sentences without capital letters, “while it is taken in same amount” missing an article, and “which are 26% and 29%” where the clause does not agree clearly with its subject. The sentence beginning “the saturated fat and added sugar consumed less” also lacks a clear grammatical structure, and punctuation spacing is inconsistent. Practise forming complete comparison sentences with clear subjects and verbs, such as “Saturated fat accounted for 26% at lunch, compared with 29% for sodium.” Proofread for articles, agreement, capitalization, and sentence boundaries.
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