Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-29

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 given pie charts illustrate the average percentage of nutrants conumed by individual during different meals in a day.

overall it can be seen that, sodium and saturated fats are consumed largly whlle sugar in snacks in contrast all three nutrients occupy less percentage in breakfast compare to other compare to meals

it can be seen that amount of sodium in breakfast and snacks are equal which is about 14% while component of sodium in dinner and lunch are 43% and 29% respectively.

furthermore it can be observed that, saturated fat and added sugar have equal shares in breakfast which is about 16% . the amount of saturated fat in lunch, dinner, snacks are about 26,37,21 while in case of added sugar it is about 19,23,42 so it can seen snack have higsh amount of added sugar than other meals. so this is oveall distribution of nurition in all meal

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers all three nutrients and identifies the main features, such as the high sodium in dinner and the high added sugar in snacks. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, analytical overview. While you mention that nutrients are lower in breakfast, the comparison could be more sophisticated. The data reporting is generally accurate, but the lack of a clear structure and the informal tone hinder the overall impact. To improve, ensure you group data logically rather than listing figures, and provide a more cohesive summary of the trends.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks proper paragraphing, which is essential for a clear response. The flow of ideas is somewhat disjointed, and the use of cohesive devices is limited and occasionally repetitive (e.g., 'it can be seen that'). There is a lack of variety in linking words, making the progression of information feel mechanical. To reach a higher band, you should separate your introduction, overview, and body paragraphs clearly and use a wider range of transition signals to connect your comparisons more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. There are several spelling errors, such as 'nutrants' (nutrients), 'conumed' (consumed), 'largly' (largely), and 'higsh' (high). The range of vocabulary is adequate for basic communication but lacks the precision and variety required for higher bands. You rely heavily on simple descriptors. To improve, focus on using more varied synonyms for 'amount' or 'percentage' and ensure you proofread for basic spelling errors, which currently detract from the professional tone of the report.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles ('in snacks', 'in breakfast'), subject-verb agreement issues, and punctuation errors. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. For example, 'so it can seen snack have higsh amount' is grammatically incorrect. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including the correct use of prepositions and articles, and attempt to incorporate more complex structures like relative clauses or contrastive conjunctions to demonstrate a wider range.

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