Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-07-27

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.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The charts show average percentages of nutrients in US meals.Overall, dinner is highest in sodium and saturated fat. Snacks have the most added sugar. Breakfast is lowest in all nutrients.For sodium, dinner has 43% and lunch has 29%. Breakfast and snacks both have 14%. For saturated fat, dinner is highest at 37%. Lunch has 26% and snacks have 21%. Breakfast has the lowest at 16%.For added sugar, snacks are highest at 42%. Dinner has 23% and lunch has 19%. Breakfast has the lowest sugar at 16%.In conclusion, US meals vary significantly in nutrient distribution throughout the day.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, as it is significantly under-length at 97 words. While the report identifies the main features of the charts and makes relevant comparisons, the brevity prevents a fully developed response. The information is presented in a mechanical, list-like fashion, lacking the depth and analytical synthesis required for a higher band. To improve, you must expand your analysis by grouping data more effectively and providing more detailed comparisons between the nutrient categories rather than simply listing the percentages for each meal type.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a brief conclusion. However, the cohesion is quite mechanical. The sentences are short and follow a repetitive structure (e.g., 'For sodium...', 'For saturated fat...', 'For added sugar...'). The use of cohesive devices is limited, and the paragraphing is somewhat cramped. To improve, try to use more varied linking words and transition phrases to connect your ideas more fluidly, rather than relying on a rigid, repetitive structure for each nutrient category.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is accurate but basic and repetitive. You rely heavily on the words provided in the prompt (e.g., 'nutrients', 'percentages', 'highest', 'lowest'). There is little evidence of a wider range of vocabulary or the ability to use less common lexical items to describe trends or data points. To achieve a higher band, incorporate more sophisticated synonyms and descriptive language, such as 'predominant', 'constitute', 'account for', or 'a significant proportion', to add variety and precision to your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The grammar is generally accurate, and the sentences are easy to follow. However, the range of structures is very limited. Almost all sentences are simple, declarative statements. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, such as subordinate clauses or relative pronouns, which are necessary to demonstrate grammatical range. To improve, focus on combining your simple sentences into more complex ones using conjunctions or relative clauses to show relationships between the data points more effectively.

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