Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-06
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 charts illustrate the average percentage in typical meals of there kinds of nutrients , all of which may be unhealthy if consume out of limit.
To stats with, 14 % of sodium is consume in breakfast and saturated fat and added sugar both are equally consume in breakfast , which are 16% .Furthermore, 29% of sodium is consume in lunch and less than 3% of saturated fat is use in lunch ,whereas 19% of sugar is eaten by in lunch .
In addition, in dinner sodium is highly use rather than others, which is 43% and less than 6% of saturated fat is use in dinner. 23 % of added sugar is consume in dinner .More over , in snacks added sugar is mostly use than others, which is 42% .While ,21% of saturated fat is use in snacks and less than 7 % of sodium is use in snacks.
Overall, it can be seen that sodium is highly use in all meals but in snacks added sugar is use more than sodium.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| 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 categories. You successfully highlight key trends, such as the dominance of sodium in dinner and added sugar in snacks. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical, relying heavily on listing percentages rather than synthesizing the data into a more cohesive overview. While the main features are present, the comparison could be more sophisticated; for instance, noting the inverse relationship between sodium and sugar in certain meals would elevate the response. The overview is present but could be more detailed to fully capture the significant differences between the nutrient profiles.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use basic cohesive devices like 'Furthermore', 'In addition', and 'Overall' to transition between ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by repetitive sentence structures and some awkward phrasing, such as 'To stats with'. The referencing is generally clear, but the connection between sentences could be smoother to avoid a list-like feel. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different meal types, which is a positive feature of your writing structure.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You rely heavily on basic verbs like 'consume', 'use', and 'eaten', which are repeated frequently throughout the text. There are also some noticeable errors in word choice and form, such as 'there kinds' instead of 'three kinds' and 'highly use' instead of 'highly used'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of synonyms and more precise collocations related to data description, such as 'account for', 'constitute', or 'predominate'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with verb forms and passive voice construction, such as 'sodium is highly use' instead of 'sodium is highly used' and 'sugar is mostly use' instead of 'sugar is mostly used'. Subject-verb agreement and preposition usage also need attention (e.g., 'eaten by in lunch'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to affect the overall fluency and accuracy of the writing.
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