Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-09-17
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 7.0)
The provided charts illustrate the proportion of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars in common meals consumed across the USA.
Overall, it is evident from the chart that dinner contains the highest amount of sodium and saturated fats. Meanwhile, most added sugar content is carried by the snacks.
It is an undeniable fact that dinner makes up for the highest proportion of sodium and saturated fats at 43% and 37% ,respectively. Similarly, lunch has the second-highest content of sodium and saturated fats at 29% and 26% ,respectively. By contrast, snacks make up for 14% of daily sodium intake and 21% of saturated fats. Likewise, breakfast take up 14% of sodium and 16% of saturated fats.
Additionally, snack time eating makes up for majority of added sugar intake at 42%, followed by dinner at only 23 percent. Whereas, lunch supplies around 19 percent of total added sugar intake per-day; furthermore, breakfast yet again holds the least amount of share at a mere 16%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The student successfully addresses all parts of the task by selecting and reporting the main features of the charts regarding the average percentages of sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars in typical US meals. An effective overview is provided in the second paragraph, highlighting that dinner accounts for the highest amount of sodium and saturated fats, while snacks contain the most added sugar. Specific data points are accurately cited and compared throughout the body paragraphs, such as 'dinner makes up for the highest proportion of sodium and saturated fats at 43% and 37% respectively'. The figures match the source data precisely, and the response is well-structured for an Academic Task 1 response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The text is logically organised with a clear progression of ideas. It begins with an introductory statement, followed by an overview paragraph, and then detailed breakdown paragraphs for the different nutrients. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Meanwhile', 'Similarly', and 'By contrast' are used effectively to link ideas and guide the reader. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the detailed body points. Referencing is clear throughout, and the flow of information feels natural and coherent.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The student demonstrates a sufficient and appropriate range of vocabulary for the task. Phrases like 'proportion of sodium', 'highest amount', 'second-highest content', and 'added sugar intake' are used accurately. There are some minor unnatural phrasings, such as 'breakfast take up' (subject-verb agreement error, though this also touches on grammar) and 'snack time eating makes up for majority', but overall the lexical control is solid. Less common vocabulary items such as 'undeniable fact' and 'mere' are employed with reasonable success.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
The response contains a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, including comparative forms and subordinate clauses. The majority of sentences are grammatically sound. However, there are a few minor grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'breakfast take up' instead of 'takes up', and punctuation spacing errors around percentages (e.g., '43% and 37% ,respectively'). Furthermore, a run-on or awkwardly punctuated clause appears in the final sentence: 'Whereas, lunch supplies around 19 percent...; furthermore, breakfast yet again holds...'. These errors do not impede communication, placing the response solidly in the Band 7 range.
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