Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-08

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)

There are three types of nutrients given below, Sodium, Saturated fat and sugar. These are differnt types of meals. exessive consumption may be unhealty.

Firstly Sodium, average percentage of sodium consumed in USA, in snack it is 14% as well as in breakfast, in dinner it is much higher 43%, and lower 29% in lunch time.

Second type of nutrient is Saturated fat, it also consumed in different quantity in different meals times, In snack tiime, breakfast, dinner and lunch it is 21%, 16%, 37% and 26%.

Third type of nutrient is Sugar, in snacks it is consumed more any other meals. In snacks its average comsuption is massive of 42%, In breakfast, lunch and dinner it is much lower than it is availabe in snacks. It carry 16%, 19% and 23%.

In snacks sugar is more taken. Sodium has highier percentage in dinner meals. Sugar and Saturated fats are merely equal in breakfasts, And Saturated fats are more consumed in lunch, in USA.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the task by identifying the main features of the charts. However, the overview is missing, which is a critical requirement for Task 1. The information is presented as a list of data points rather than a cohesive summary, and the comparisons are somewhat superficial. For example, stating 'In snacks sugar is more taken' lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band. To improve, you should group the data more logically and provide a clear summary statement that highlights the most significant trends across all three nutrients.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and repetitive, such as starting sentences with 'Firstly', 'Second type', and 'Third type'. There is a lack of linking words to connect the data points effectively. The final paragraph attempts to make comparisons, but the transition from the previous paragraphs is abrupt. Improving the use of referencing (e.g., 'the former', 'the latter') and varying your linking phrases would significantly enhance the flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic verbs like 'consumed' and 'taken'. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'differnt', 'exessive', 'unhealty', 'comsuption', and 'highier'. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of variety and the recurring spelling mistakes prevent the response from reaching a higher band. To improve, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to data description, such as 'account for', 'constitute', or 'a significant proportion'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles (e.g., 'in snack it is 14%'), incorrect verb forms ('Sugar and Saturated fats are merely equal'), and punctuation issues. The sentence 'In snacks its average comsuption is massive of 42%' is awkward and grammatically incorrect. While the errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to be distracting. You should focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement and article usage.

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