Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-07-24

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 7.0)

The chart illustrates the average proportions of sodium, saturated fats and added meals in typical meals consumed by the people in the USA.

Overall, it is evident that dinner recorded the highest figures in sodium and saturated fats, whereas snack accounted for the highest proportion when added sugars were consumed. Meanwhile, small proportions of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars were found at the time of breakfast.

Regarding sodium and saturated fats dinner recorded the highest shares of 43% and 37% respectively. Additionally, snack and breakfast share similar proportion in consuming sodium ,whereas The fraction of snack was little higher than breakfast in saturated fats . Furthermore, the figures of lunch in consuming sodium and saturated fats stood at 29% and 26%.

Turning to consumption of added sugars, the largest share was contributed by snacks of 42%, followed by dinner which contributed 23%.

Together this two categories made up more than half of the total. Meanwhile, breakfast and lunch represented approximately similar proportions of 16% and 19%, respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the main features and making relevant comparisons. You successfully highlighted the key trends for sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars across the four meal categories. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the data. However, the analysis could be improved by ensuring more precise comparisons; for example, when discussing sodium and saturated fats, you mention that snacks and breakfast share similar proportions, but providing the specific figures would strengthen the report. Overall, the response is well-focused and meets the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Meanwhile', 'Regarding', and 'Furthermore' to guide the reader through the information. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different nutrient categories. While the flow is generally good, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and there are minor issues with referencing, such as 'Together this two categories', which should be 'these two categories'. Despite these small errors, the progression of ideas is clear and easy to follow throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportions', 'contributed', and 'represented' correctly. There are some minor errors in word choice, such as 'added meals' instead of 'added sugars' in the introduction, and 'share similar proportion' which should be 'share similar proportions'. Additionally, 'the fraction of snack was little higher' is slightly awkward; 'the proportion for snacks was slightly higher' would be more natural. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning clearly, it lacks the variety and precision required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'snack accounted' (should be 'snacks accounted'), 'The fraction of snack was little higher' (missing 'a'), and 'Together this two categories' (should be 'these'). Punctuation is generally acceptable, though there are some inconsistent spaces before commas. While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication. To reach a higher band, you should focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, as well as ensuring more consistent control over complex sentence structures.

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