Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-14
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 average proportion of sodium, saturated fat and added sugar in different meals namely breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack.
Overall, the consumption of sodium and saturated fat was constituted thar largest share in dinner while in breakfast the proportion of sodium showed thw samllest. In additon, the main source added sugar was snacks whereas saturated fat and added sugar both constituted for the smallest share oer the year.
In terms of dinner, the
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely impacts the ability to fully address the task. Because the text is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence, it fails to provide a comprehensive summary or report the main features of the charts. While the introduction identifies the topic, the lack of development and the failure to complete the response mean that the requirements of the task are only partially addressed. To improve, you must ensure you provide a full overview, select key data points for comparison, and meet the minimum word count to allow for sufficient development of your ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response attempts to use cohesive devices such as 'Overall' and 'In addition', but the progression is interrupted by the incomplete nature of the text. Paragraphing is present, but the abrupt ending prevents a logical flow of information. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as the phrase 'constituted for the smallest share oer the year', which is confusing in the context of the provided charts. To improve, focus on completing your sentences and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear purpose, using linking words to connect your observations logically.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors that impede clarity, such as 'thar' instead of 'the', 'thw samllest' instead of 'the smallest', and 'oer' instead of 'over'. While there is an attempt to use topic-specific vocabulary like 'proportion', 'consumption', and 'nutrients', the frequent spelling mistakes and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'constituted for') detract from the quality of the writing. To reach a higher band, focus on accurate spelling and using collocations correctly, such as 'accounted for' rather than 'constituted for'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that affect readability. Examples include 'was constituted thar largest share' (passive voice error) and 'the main source added sugar' (missing preposition 'of'). Punctuation and spelling errors are also present throughout the short text. The incomplete sentence at the end further limits the range of structures demonstrated. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions, and ensure you proofread your work to eliminate basic spelling and grammatical slips.
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