Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-07-31

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 chart illustrates the amount of nutrients in particular meal which contains have three type of nutrients all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.

Overall, added sugar higher in snack time or sodium contain peak in dinner time. Also people take saturated fat in dinner time.

In USA, most of people consumption sodium and saturated fat in night. It have almost 43% and 37% at night. Also 23% added sugar consume at night. In breakfast have similar percentage of sodium, saturated fat and added sugar in typical meal consumed in USA. It had almost 16% in all meal.

In snack time sodium contain had 14%, saturated fat contain had 21%, and added sugar contain had 42%. In lunch time USA people consumed 29% of sodium, saturated fat level is 26% in lunch time. In lunch time they consumed 19% of added sugar food which is helpful for completing intake of sugar.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses the task by identifying the main features of the charts. However, the overview is somewhat weak and lacks a clear summary of the most significant trends. While the student attempts to report data, there are inaccuracies in the interpretation of the figures (e.g., stating 16% for all nutrients at breakfast, which is not supported by the charts). The report covers all categories but lacks a cohesive comparison between the nutrients, often listing data points rather than synthesizing them. To improve, focus on grouping data logically and ensuring the data reported matches the visual information provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes repetitive (e.g., 'In snack time', 'In lunch time', 'In USA'). The progression of ideas is occasionally disjointed, particularly in the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow between sentences could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words such as 'conversely', 'in contrast', or 'furthermore' to connect the data points more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. There are frequent issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'sodium contain peak' instead of 'sodium levels peak' and 'most of people consumption' instead of 'most people consume'. The student relies on simple verbs and nouns, failing to demonstrate a range of academic vocabulary suitable for a data description task. To reach a higher band, the student should incorporate more precise terminology related to data analysis, such as 'proportion', 'account for', 'fluctuate', or 'predominant'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'added sugar higher', 'sodium contain had'), incorrect preposition usage, and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'It have almost 43%'). Punctuation is generally functional, but the lack of control over basic sentence construction limits the score. To improve, the student should focus on mastering basic sentence patterns and ensuring that verbs are correctly conjugated and articles are used appropriately.

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