Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-04
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 chart illustrates that which the average percentage of three types of nutrients that all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much further more average percentage of sodium, saturated fats and addition sugar meals in the USA.
In the pie chart shows the information of sodium the most in typical meal consumed 43% in the dinner and after it in the lunch 29% and the both of snacks and breakfast are equal 14% in the sodium. In the saturated fat the most average in the dinner is 37% in both sodium and saturated fat the average of dinner increased in addition to, in the saturated fat the breakfast least down then all the breakfast 16% in the saturated fat in addition to, the added sugar in typical meals consumed the snack is 42% in the added sugar so, in added the sugar the dinner is down in it the dinner is 23% and breakfast is 16% in every graph the breakfast was least down in typical meals consumed in the USA.
In the conclusion the typical meals the breakfast was least down in every graph and the most high in each graph in dinner typical meals consumed in the USA.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the charts, identifying the highest and lowest values for each nutrient. However, the overview is weak and lacks a clear summary of the overall trends. The description of the data is somewhat repetitive and lacks analytical depth, as it focuses on listing percentages rather than making meaningful comparisons between the three nutrients. While the task is addressed, the lack of a clear, cohesive summary of the data trends prevents a higher score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is hindered by awkward phrasing and a lack of effective cohesive devices. Transitions such as 'in addition to' and 'so' are used repetitively and often incorrectly, making the flow of ideas mechanical and sometimes confusing. The referencing is unclear, particularly when comparing the different nutrients, which makes it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the three charts.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'average', 'percentage', and 'typical meals'. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'the breakfast was least down' and 'the most high'. The student struggles to use precise terminology to describe data trends, which restricts the ability to convey information accurately. A wider range of vocabulary related to data description is needed to improve clarity and precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. Sentence structures are often fragmented or run-on, such as the opening sentence which lacks a clear subject-verb structure. There are consistent issues with prepositions, article usage, and word order (e.g., 'the both of snacks and breakfast are equal'). While some simple sentences are understandable, the attempt at more complex structures results in significant errors that affect the overall readability of the text.
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