Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-11

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)

In this charts, I see the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, In the first chart I see a cycle of sodium it split at four part, At the snack and breakfast the sodium take 14 percent from the meal, and in another hand take 43 percent in the dinner and 29 percent at the lunch.

at the second chart we see cycle for saturated fats and here its little differ, saturated fats contain 21 percent from the snacks and 16 percent from the breakfast and at the dinner it take 37 percent and at the lunch it take 26 percent.

at the third cycle we see how the added sugar made a biggest impact on meals that USA people consumed, we see the snacks contain 42 percent of added sugar but on the breakfast contain 16 percent and at the lunch contain 19 percent and the dinner contain 23 percent.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the task by describing the three charts provided. However, it lacks a clear overview or summary of the main trends, which is a requirement for Task 1. The report is essentially a list of data points for each chart rather than a synthesis of the information. While the figures are generally accurate, the lack of comparative analysis (e.g., noting that dinner is the highest source for all three nutrients) limits the score. To improve, you should group the data more effectively and provide a clear opening statement that highlights the most significant trends across the three categories.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into three paragraphs, each focusing on one chart. However, the progression of ideas is mechanical and repetitive. The use of cohesive devices is very limited, relying heavily on 'and' and 'at the'. There is a lack of linking words to show contrast or comparison, such as 'in contrast,' 'whereas,' or 'conversely.' Furthermore, the referencing is sometimes unclear, and the transition between sentences is abrupt. Improving the use of cohesive devices and ensuring a logical flow between sentences would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. You frequently use the word 'take' (e.g., 'sodium take 14 percent') and 'cycle' (when referring to pie charts). There is little attempt to use a range of vocabulary to describe data, such as 'account for,' 'constitute,' 'represent,' or 'comprise.' The phrase 'biggest impact' is used, but the overall range is limited to simple descriptive language. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to data interpretation and avoid repeating the same verbs and nouns throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede readability. Issues include incorrect article usage ('In this charts'), subject-verb agreement ('sodium take'), and sentence structure ('it split at four part'). Punctuation is also problematic, with many run-on sentences and a lack of proper capitalization at the start of sentences. The response relies almost exclusively on simple sentence structures. To improve, you need to focus on basic grammatical accuracy, such as verb tense consistency, pluralization, and sentence boundaries, while also attempting to incorporate more complex sentence structures.

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