Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The Chart below shows the average percentage of three different types of nutrients which can be unhealthy if eating to much. i will summarise the average percentages of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars in typical meals consumed in the USA
Overall, Dinner holds the highest percentage of Sodium and Saturated fat for Added sugar snack holds the highest percentage and the lowest one for all of them is breakfast except sodium. Sodium has two of the same percentages that are the lowest that being snack and breakfast.
In conclusion Breakfast is the lowest in all of the nutrients being 14 percent except sodium. Sodium also has snack as 14 percent while Saturated fat has 21 percent and Added sugar has 42 percent being the highest of them all while dinner is the highest in both Sodium and Saturated fat Sodium still is the highest Dinner being 43 percent while Saturated fat is 37 percent. Lunch is different in all the nutrients given in Sodium lunch has a 29 percent and Added Sugar has the lowest percentage of launch between them all being 19 percent while saturated fat has 26 percent being the second lowest.
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 attempts to cover the main features of the charts, but the presentation of data is confusing and lacks clarity. While you identify some high and low points, the description of the data is often inaccurate or difficult to follow, such as the claim that 'Sodium has two of the same percentages that are the lowest'. The structure is also problematic, as the 'In conclusion' paragraph contains the bulk of the data analysis rather than a summary of trends. To improve, ensure you clearly group data by nutrient or meal type and avoid repetitive, circular explanations that do not clearly convey the comparative information provided in the charts.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a logical flow. The introduction is brief and contains a grammatical error in the first sentence. The body paragraphs are not well-organised; the 'Overall' paragraph is confusing, and the 'In conclusion' paragraph is used to present primary data rather than a summary. Cohesive devices are largely absent or used incorrectly, making the progression of ideas feel disjointed. To improve, use clear transition words (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Furthermore', 'Conversely') to link your sentences and ensure each paragraph has a distinct, logical purpose.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic terms like 'highest', 'lowest', and 'percentage'. There is little attempt to use a range of vocabulary to describe trends or comparisons, such as 'significant', 'proportion', 'fluctuate', or 'account for'. Additionally, there are errors in word choice, such as 'launch' instead of 'lunch'. To improve, focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to data description and try to vary your word choices to avoid repeating the same adjectives and nouns throughout the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the response, including issues with sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization (e.g., 'i will', 'eating to much'). Many sentences are run-on or lack proper structure, which makes the text difficult to read. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the control over basic grammar is inconsistent. To improve, focus on sentence boundaries, ensuring each sentence has a clear subject and verb, and practice proofreading for basic errors like subject-verb agreement and capitalization.
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