Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-18
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 circular charts compare the information about the average proportion of three various types of nutrients; sodium, saturated fats and added sugars in standard meals eaten in the USA, this all are may be unhealthy when consumed in excess.
Regarding sodium, dinner had more than two-fifths in USA, making it the highest proportion among others. Lunch ranked second highest with 29%. Snacks and breakfast recorded the same amount, which was 14%, each. Turning to saturated fat, Dinner constituted the highest amount of saturated fat, that accounted for above one-third. The figure of saturated fat from breakfast and lunch were 16% and 26% respectively. snacks stood at 21%.
Last observation of added sugar, snacks contains 21% sugar. Meanwhile, breakfast and lunch had 14% and 19% sugar, respectively, which was the least amount compare to others. Dinner stood at 23%.
Overall, dinner had the highest amount of sodium and saturated fat compare to the all. the lowest amount of added sugar were presented in breakfast.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the main features of the three nutrients across the four meal types. You successfully selected and reported key data points, such as dinner having the highest sodium and saturated fat. However, the analysis could be improved by making more direct comparisons between the categories rather than just listing figures. For instance, noting that dinner is the primary source for two of the three nutrients provides a stronger overview. The summary is accurate, but the inclusion of 'this all are may be unhealthy' is slightly awkward and does not add to the data analysis. Overall, the response is clear and fulfills the requirements of the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each nutrient, and a concluding summary. Cohesive devices such as 'Regarding', 'Turning to', and 'Meanwhile' are used to guide the reader through the data. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally imprecise, such as 'compare to the all' in the final paragraph. Paragraphing is used appropriately, and there is a clear progression of ideas from one nutrient to the next. To reach a higher band, ensure that cohesive devices are used more naturally to connect sentences and ideas within paragraphs.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'constituted', and 'excess'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'Last observation of added sugar' instead of 'Regarding added sugar' and 'compare to the all' instead of 'compared to the others'. While these errors do not impede communication, they limit the precision of your writing. To improve, focus on using more sophisticated collocations and ensuring that your word choices are contextually accurate for an academic report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'this all are may be unhealthy' (incorrect verb structure) and 'the lowest amount of added sugar were presented' (subject-verb agreement error). Punctuation is generally functional, though there are some issues with comma usage and capitalization (e.g., 'the lowest amount...'). The majority of sentences are understandable, but the frequency of these minor errors prevents a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent sentence construction will help improve your accuracy.
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