Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-10-14

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 6.0)

The pie chart delinates the comparative data of three unhealthy types of nutrients meals (A,B,C) in USA.

overall, dinner is responsible for the highest ratio of both sodium and saturated fat. in addition, snacks are vast majority amount of daily added sugar. breakfast consistently remain lowest percentage all three nutrients categories.

In terms of sodium and saturated fat, a similar consumption pattern for both sides. Dinner represents the largest share for accounting around 43% of sodium and 37% for saturated fat.

Lunch is also a second largest proportion for 29% of sodium and 26% for saturated fat. While breakfast remain low in all categories only 14% in sodium and 16% for saturated fat intake. snacks also contribute small amount 14% in sodium and then a higher percentage in saturated fat about 21%.

In contast, added sugar a completely different distribution. snacks far by the half of the total consumption at 42%. dinner is next contributor 23% followed by the lunch at 19%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

You identify the main patterns accurately: dinner has the largest shares of sodium and saturated fat, while snacks account for the most added sugar. The figures you report for these comparisons are consistent with the chart, and you also include useful details for lunch and breakfast. This gives the reader a clear overview and relevant support. However, the overview says breakfast is lowest in all three categories, which is not true for added sugar: breakfast and lunch are both below dinner, but breakfast is not the lowest because lunch is 19% and breakfast is 16%—actually breakfast is lowest, so this point is accurate. The added-sugar comparison would be more complete if you also reported breakfast’s 16% and explicitly contrasted it with the other meals. Overall, the key features are addressed and supported, though a few comparisons could be developed more fully and precisely.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, an overview, a paragraph comparing sodium with saturated fat, and a final paragraph on added sugar. This sequence helps the reader follow the main contrast between the nutrients. Some linking is effective, particularly “In contrast” when you move to added sugar. However, cohesion is occasionally mechanical or unclear. The opening refers to nutrients as “(A,B,C),” which does not help identify the chart’s categories, and “both sides” is an unclear reference. The sentence beginning “While breakfast remain low” is also joined awkwardly to the preceding point. Use clearer references and connect related comparisons with complete, well-punctuated sentences to make the progression smoother.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant chart vocabulary, including “largest share,” “proportion,” “contribute,” and “distribution,” and these choices help communicate comparisons. There is some variety in how you describe the figures. However, several word choices and collocations are inaccurate or unnatural, such as “delinates,” “comparative data of … nutrients meals,” “vast majority amount,” and “far by the half.” These errors sometimes make the intended meaning less immediate. Spelling errors such as “contast” also reduce accuracy. Aim for standard reporting phrases such as “illustrates the proportions,” “accounts for,” and “by far the largest share.” More precise and natural collocations would strengthen the description without requiring more complex vocabulary.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple statements and more complex comparisons, including “While breakfast remain low…” and “In contrast, added sugar…” This shows an effort to vary sentence forms. However, some sentences are incomplete or contain errors in agreement, articles, and sentence boundaries. For example, “In contast, added sugar a completely different distribution” lacks a verb, while “breakfast consistently remain” should use a singular verb. The opening also has an incomplete construction, and several sentences begin with lowercase letters after full stops. These issues make parts of the response less fluent, although the main comparisons can generally be understood. Build complete clauses first, check subject–verb agreement, and use punctuation to separate each comparison clearly.

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