Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-02

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

Overall, the sodium is consumed more in dinner in USA and next is saturated fat is also more in dinner and added sugar is consumed more in snack.

The sodium is consumed more in dinner which is 43% and then in lunch 29% and same in breakfast and snack which is 14%. The next is saturated fat consumed more in dinner 37% and after that in lunch 26% and then in snack 21% then breakfast is low 16%.

Then is the added sugar is consumed more in snacks 42% then in dinner 23% after that in lunch 19% and less in breakfast which is 16%. The sodium and saturated fat is consumed more in dinner as compared to added sugar as it consumed more in snack.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the main features of the three nutrients across the four meal categories. You have successfully selected and reported the key data points, such as the high sodium and saturated fat levels in dinner and the peak added sugar in snacks. However, the report is somewhat mechanical, listing figures sequentially rather than synthesising the information into a more analytical overview. To improve, try to group the data more effectively and focus on the most significant trends or contrasts rather than detailing every single percentage point, which can make the report feel like a list of data rather than a summary.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite repetitive and mechanical. Phrases like 'The next is', 'The sodium is', and 'Then is the added sugar' are used to start almost every sentence, which limits the flow of the text. To reach a higher band, you should use a wider variety of linking words and transition phrases (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Furthermore', 'Conversely', 'Regarding the...') to connect your ideas more naturally and improve the overall progression of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main points of the charts, but it is somewhat limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic verbs like 'consumed' and 'is'. To improve, you should incorporate a wider range of synonyms and more precise academic vocabulary. For example, instead of repeating 'consumed', you could use 'intake', 'levels', 'account for', or 'comprise'. Additionally, there are minor errors in word choice, such as 'The above charts illustrates' (should be 'illustrate') and 'as it consumed more' (should be 'as it is consumed more').

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. These include subject-verb agreement issues ('charts illustrates'), missing articles ('in dinner' instead of 'at dinner'), and awkward phrasing ('and same in breakfast'). There is a lack of complex sentence structures, which limits your ability to demonstrate grammatical control. To improve, focus on using a variety of sentence types, such as relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions, and pay closer attention to basic grammar rules like article usage and verb agreement.

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