Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-10-08

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 5.5)

This chart illustrates the average percenatges in typical meals of three types of nutrients,all of which consider as unhealthly if eaten too much such as, sodium,saturated fat and added sugar.this survy is done in USA.

overall,they divided into three parts, which are regural meals of the day like breakfast,lunch,dinner and snacks.

In which they separated data for sodium,saturated fat and added sugar cosume but with same pattern.However,sodium was highly intake was in dinner its approx 43%.snack and breakfast was same 14% on same steady state but lunch was on higher value is around 29%.Although saturated fat were also significat high in dinner part.snacks and lunch were almost on same value its about 26%.breakfast has the lumpen from others, approx 16%.In contrast, if we talk about added sugar was totally changed from other two substances.the most highest value was in snack its around 42% and dinner was 23%.however,the breakfast and lunch were 16% ,19% which is not big difference.These whole showed the unbalanced use of nutrients in our daily life.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You identify the three nutrients and compare their meal patterns, including the key contrast that sodium and saturated fat peak at dinner while added sugar peaks in snacks. Several figures are accurately reported, such as sodium at 43% for dinner and 14% for breakfast and snacks, and added sugar at 42% for snacks. However, the overview is unclear: “they divided into three parts” does not clearly summarise the main features, and the claim that the nutrients follow the “same pattern” conflicts with the added-sugar distribution. There is also a factual error: saturated fat at lunch is 26%, while snacks are 21%, not “almost on the same value.” Make the overview explicit and check each comparison against the chart.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable sequence: an introduction, a general statement, and comparisons of sodium, saturated fat and added sugar. Linking expressions such as “However” and “In contrast” help signal shifts between points. Nevertheless, the progression is weakened by unclear references and connections. For example, “they divided into three parts” is difficult to interpret, and “In which” does not form a clear link to the preceding sentence. The paragraph also moves through several figures in one long block, making comparisons harder to follow. Use separate paragraphs for the overview and detailed comparisons, and organise the details consistently by nutrient or by meal. Ensure each linking phrase accurately expresses the relationship between ideas.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use relevant chart vocabulary, including “average percentages,” “dinner,” “snacks,” and “value,” and attempt more descriptive language such as “unbalanced use.” However, inaccurate word choice and spelling are frequent enough to make some phrases difficult to understand. Examples include “highly intake,” “lumpen,” “steady state,” and “the most highest value”; these are not natural ways to describe proportions in a chart. There are also repeated spelling errors, including “percenatges,” “unhealthly,” “survy,” and “significat.” Build a reliable set of terms for reporting data, such as “accounted for,” “was highest,” “proportion,” and “approximately,” and check spelling before submitting.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more complex sentences, including a contrast introduced by “Although” and a clause beginning “if we talk about added sugar.” However, many sentence structures are incomplete or inaccurately formed, which sometimes makes the relationships between ideas unclear. For example, “which are regural meals” lacks a clear grammatical connection to the previous sentence, while “sodium was highly intake was in dinner” combines incompatible structures. Subject–verb agreement and articles also need attention, as in “saturated fat were” and “in the snack.” Punctuation and capitalisation are inconsistent, particularly where sentences run together. Practise forming complete sentences with a clear subject and verb, then check agreement and sentence boundaries.

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