Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)
The pie charts illustrate the percentage distribution of sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar in four typical meals consumed in the USA.
Overall, it is evident that sodium and saturated fat account for the highest percentage in dinner, while added sugar records the largest proportion in snacks. In addition, breakfast has the lowest percentages in all three minerals.
In detail, Sodium accounts for 43% at dinner, whereas saturated fat accounts for 37% at dinner. Moreover, sodium makes up 29% at lunch before decreasing significantly 14% at both breakfast and snacks. Saturated fat constitutes 26% at lunch before declining to 21% at snacks and finally reaching 16% at breakfast. Furthermore, added sugar stand at 23% at dinner before falling moderately 19% at lunch, followed by 16% at breakfast.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers the main features of the charts, identifying key trends such as the high levels of sodium and saturated fat at dinner and the prevalence of added sugar in snacks. However, the response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which limits the depth of the analysis. While the overview is clear, the body paragraphs lack sufficient detail and comparative analysis to fully satisfy the task requirements. Because the response is under-length, it cannot be awarded a higher band for task achievement, as the information is not fully developed.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and a body paragraph. The use of cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'moreover', and 'furthermore' helps to link ideas, although some transitions feel slightly mechanical. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the specific data points. To improve, ensure that the progression of ideas flows more naturally between sentences rather than simply listing data points in a sequence.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, using terms like 'percentage distribution', 'accounts for', and 'constitutes'. However, there is a minor error in referring to nutrients as 'minerals', which is factually incorrect in this context. The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more varied synonyms for 'increase' or 'decrease' and ensure precise terminology when describing nutritional data.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'decreasing significantly 14%' (missing a preposition like 'to') and 'added sugar stand at' (subject-verb agreement error). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on consistent subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions when describing numerical changes will significantly improve your accuracy.
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