Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-07
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 three pie charts illustrates the average proportions of sodium, saturated fats and add sugar in typical meals consumed in the USA.
Overall, dinner percentage is high in all pie charts and breakfast quantity is low in all pie charts.
First of all, in sodium pie chart dinner percentage is 43 percent. This quantity is above from other two pie charts. And lunch quantity is 27 precent . This quantity is high from other two pie charts. Snakes and breakfast stand on equally quantity who is 14 percent.
Second of all,in saturated fat dinner percentage is 37 percent. This quantity is second highest quantity.
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 score. Furthermore, the content is incomplete; the analysis stops abruptly after discussing only two of the three nutrients, and the final nutrient (added sugars) is entirely omitted. While the overview identifies some general trends, the lack of data coverage and the failure to complete the task prevent a higher score. To improve, you must ensure all parts of the prompt are addressed and provide a more comprehensive summary of all data points presented in the charts.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response uses basic cohesive devices such as 'First of all' and 'Second of all' to structure the paragraphs. However, the progression of ideas is limited by the incomplete nature of the text. Paragraphing is present, but the logical flow is hindered by the abrupt ending. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'who is 14 percent', which is grammatically incorrect and confusing. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph is fully developed before moving to the next point.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, relying heavily on simple structures like 'quantity' and 'percentage'. There are also errors in word choice and form, such as 'add sugar' instead of 'added sugars' and 'Snakes' instead of 'Snacks'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. To improve, try to incorporate more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'constitute', 'account for', or 'significant', and ensure you use the correct noun forms for the categories provided in the charts.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('The three pie charts illustrates'), incorrect preposition usage ('above from', 'high from'), and awkward phrasing ('stand on equally quantity'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, with very few attempts at complex sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around commas and periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of comparative structures.
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