Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-25

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 charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.

Dinner and in snacks have large amount of all nutrient in overall, in nutrient .

The first nutrient is sodium we take in different meals in breakfast, lunch , dinner or snack contain various percentage in breakfast have almost same amount as in snacks it have 14 percent or lunch have a large amount about 29 percent and dinner have most of the amount about 43 percent as compared to others meals .

The second number is saturated fat we take in our diet 16 percent present in breakfast and amount in lunch is 26 percent where as, dinner have 37 percent or 21 percent in snacks .

Third number added sugar in breakfast 16 percent and in lunch 15 percent , dinner 23 percent .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the task by identifying the three nutrients and their percentages across different meals. However, the overview is weak and lacks a clear summary of the main trends. While you have selected some data points, the comparison between meals is underdeveloped. The report lacks a concluding summary or a clear synthesis of the data. To improve, ensure you provide a clear overview paragraph that highlights the most significant trends, such as which meal consistently contains the highest levels of these nutrients, rather than just listing individual percentages.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response lacks a clear paragraph structure, which makes it difficult to follow. There is no clear introduction, body, or conclusion. Cohesive devices are largely absent, and the transition between sentences is mechanical and repetitive. For example, the use of 'The first nutrient', 'The second number', and 'Third number' is very basic. To improve, you should group information logically into paragraphs and use a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Furthermore', 'Consequently') to connect your ideas more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic terms like 'amount' and 'number' when referring to percentages. There is little attempt to use more precise vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'figure', or 'constitute'. Additionally, there are errors in word choice, such as 'in overall' and 'as compared to others meals', which hinder the natural flow of the text. Expanding your vocabulary to include synonyms and more academic collocations will significantly improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('Dinner and in snacks have'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, such as 'The first nutrient is sodium we take in different meals in breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack contain various percentage'. The lack of proper punctuation and capitalization also makes the text difficult to read. To improve, focus on constructing complete, grammatically correct sentences and practice using complex structures like relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions.

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