Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-07-28
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 7.0)
The given pie chart illustrates the average percentage of three types of nutrients in typical meals eaten in USA, Also, if they are overconsumed they may be considered unhealthy.
As we can see that mostly people consumed nutrient for breakfast has a tie in between saturated fats and added sugar both at 16% each, whereas sodium intake is 14% only.
In lunch the nutrition is gobbled mostly through sodium which is 29% followed by saturated fats at 26% which is not a major difference and lastly added sugar is 19%. During the snack time, people prefer food mainly with the most added sugar that is 42% which is highest till now, on the other hand, Sodium and saturated fats are at 14% and 21% respectively.
Lastly, if we talk about Dinner, the main source of nutrition is Sodium at 43%, followed by 37% of Saturated fats and ending with 23% of added sugar.
In conclusion, the most amount of nutrition intake through sodium is in lunch and dinner and of added sugar is during snack time, which can be proven unhealthy if overconsumed.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the main features of the four charts. You successfully highlight the key trends for each meal type and make relevant comparisons, such as noting the high sodium content in dinner compared to other meals. However, the overview is slightly weak; while you mention the nutrients in the conclusion, a more effective overview would be placed after the introduction to summarize the most significant trends across all categories. The data is generally accurate, though the phrasing 'mostly people consumed nutrient' is slightly imprecise. Overall, the response provides a clear and relevant summary of the provided data.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The response is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific meal time. This makes the information easy to follow. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'whereas', 'on the other hand', and 'lastly', to link ideas. However, the transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is a bit abrupt. Additionally, some sentences are slightly repetitive in structure. To improve, try to vary your linking phrases and ensure that the progression of ideas flows more naturally between sentences. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different meal categories.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'overconsumed', 'nutrients', and 'respectively'. However, there are some instances of awkward word choice, such as 'gobbled', which is too informal for an Academic Task 1 report. The phrase 'mostly people consumed nutrient' is also grammatically and lexically clunky. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and avoiding informal or colloquial expressions. Spelling is generally accurate throughout the text, and the vocabulary used is sufficient to convey the intended meaning clearly.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'mostly people consumed nutrient' (should be 'most people consumed nutrients') and 'the most amount of nutrition intake' (should be 'the highest intake of nutrients'). There are also issues with article usage and subject-verb agreement. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and refining sentence structure will help improve your accuracy.
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