Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-21
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 that the comparison of three differents types of nutrients consume in USA such as a sodium, saturated fat and added sugar in a typicals meals.
Overall, The sodium and saturated fat intake a highest same proportion in dinner. and the sugar is more consume in the snacks.
It can be seen that sodium, dinner represents the highest proportion, at 43%. secoand highest consume in the lunch. By comparison breakfast and snacks each contributes the 14%. A similar pattern can be seen in the saturated fat. Again dinner makes up the largest share at 37%. followed by
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 fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully address the task. While you have attempted to identify some main features, the report is incomplete; it stops abruptly mid-sentence and fails to cover the data for all three nutrients or provide a complete comparison. To improve, you must ensure you describe all key trends and provide a full summary of the data provided in the charts. Because the response is unfinished and under-length, it does not adequately cover the requirements of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear structure due to its incomplete nature. While there is an attempt at an introduction and an overview, the lack of a concluding section and the abrupt ending make it difficult to follow a logical progression. Cohesive devices are used in a very mechanical and sometimes incorrect way, such as the fragmented sentence 'Again dinner makes up the largest share at 37%. followed by'. To improve, focus on using transition words more naturally and ensure that each paragraph has a clear purpose and a complete thought process.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There are several errors in word form and usage, such as 'differents types', 'consume' (used instead of 'consumed'), and 'typicals meals'. These errors occasionally make the meaning slightly unclear. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'account for', 'constitute', and 'fluctuate', and ensure you use the correct grammatical form of these words in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that impede readability. Examples include 'The sodium and saturated fat intake a highest same proportion', which lacks a verb, and 'secoand highest consume', which uses the wrong word form. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary periods used in the middle of sentences. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. You need to focus on basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles and prepositions to improve your accuracy.
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