Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-10-03
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 the three pie charts which shows the percentage of three different nutrition contain in meals of USA.Three nutrition which are given are sodium, saturated fat and added sugar.By analyzing the charts we can see that percentage of three nutrition is almost same in breakfast.There is some difference between sodium and other two are same.But percentage of other meals that are lunch, dinner and snack have different percentage of nutrition.let us see now the percentage of three nutrition at different meals,At first percentage of sodium in breakfast is 14% in lunch it is 29% then in dinner it is 43% which highest percent taken in meal, at last 14% sodium is consumed in snack.second nutrition which id saturated fat, 16% is taken in breakfast 26% in lunch, 37% in dinner which again percent of nutrition taken in meal, then 21% in snack.Third nutrition it is added sugar, 16% is consumed in breakfast, 19% in lunch, 23% in dinner and 42% in snack.With help of these charts we can conclude that highest percent of sodium is consumed in dinner, then highest percent of saturated fat is also consumed in dinner then added sugar is only nutrition which is highly consumed in snacks which not good for health it can cause to weight gain, fat gain and also increase sugar level in blood
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5
The response attempts to summarize the charts, covering all three nutrients and their distributions across meals. However, the treatment of the data is somewhat limited and mechanical. While key features such as the highest values (e.g., sodium and saturated fat in dinner, added sugar in snacks) are identified, the overall comparison lacks depth and the progression of ideas is underdeveloped. Furthermore, the writer includes personal commentary and external assumptions at the end of the text, stating that high sugar intake causes 'weight gain, fat gain and also increase sugar level in blood,' which goes beyond simply reporting the visual data provided in the prompt. To move to a higher band, the response must present a clearer overview of the main trends without introducing unsupported outside knowledge, and provide a more fully developed comparison of the given data.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The text demonstrates some basic organization, beginning with an introductory statement and proceeding through the data for each nutrient. However, there is a distinct lack of clear overall progression and paragraphing. The entire response is written as one long, continuous block of text, which makes it difficult to follow. Cohesive devices are used repetitively and sometimes inaccurately, such as starting multiple clauses with run-on phrases like 'then in dinner it is' and 'at last 14% sodium is consumed in snack.' Referencing and substitution are weak, relying heavily on repeating words like 'nutrition' and 'percentage' rather than using pronouns or synonyms to link ideas smoothly. To achieve a higher score, the writer must divide the response into logical paragraphs and employ a wider range of appropriate cohesive devices to guide the reader through the data.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is limited and repetitive, relying frequently on basic terms such as 'percentage,' 'nutrition,' 'meals,' and 'consumed.' There are noticeable lexical errors and inappropriate word choices, such as using 'nutrition' instead of 'nutrient' throughout the text, and awkward phrasing like 'highest percent taken in meal.' Spelling is generally acceptable for common words, but the restricted range of vocabulary and frequent inaccuracies in word form cause some difficulty for the reader. To reach the next band, the student needs to demonstrate a more flexible and precise lexical range, incorporating less common vocabulary related to data reporting (such as 'proportion,' 'account for,' or 'majority') with correct word forms and collocations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The writer uses a limited range of sentence structures, relying heavily on simple sentences and run-on clauses joined by commas rather than proper coordination or subordination. Attempts at more complex structures are frequently faulty, leading to missing verbs, articles, and prepositions, such as in 'There are the three pie charts which shows' and 'Third nutrition it is added sugar.' There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues ('charts which shows') and missing relative pronouns or copula verbs. These errors require some effort from the reader to decode the meaning. To improve, the student must incorporate a wider variety of accurate complex sentence forms and pay closer attention to basic grammatical rules such as subject-verb agreement and article use.
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