Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The pie chart elaborates the three different nutrients unhealthy if eaten to much data are seen in particular in one country.
In USA four time of meals in consumed three different nutrients. Sodium was seen 43% , saturated fat was 37% and added sugar was 23% in one time meal was dinner . In lunch sodium consumsion was 29% ,saturated fat cousumed was 26%,added sugar was 19%.
In breafast sodium consumed 14%,saturated fat and added sugar was same paecentage to consumed was 16% .Snacks in sodium consumsion was 14%, saturated fat was 21% and added sugar was 42%.
All in all,hiyest consumsion of nutrient in dinner was sodium and saturated fat .Added sugar was more counsumsion in snacks.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the report. While the main features of the charts are identified, the analysis is superficial and lacks a clear overview or synthesis of the data. The information is presented as a list of figures rather than a cohesive summary, and the failure to reach the length requirement means that the task is only partially addressed. To improve, you must ensure you provide a clear introductory summary and extend your analysis of the data trends to meet the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the progression of ideas is mechanical and lacks logical flow. Cohesive devices are largely absent or misused, making the text feel like a series of disjointed sentences rather than a coherent report. For example, the transition between the description of dinner and lunch is abrupt. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and phrases (e.g., 'in contrast', 'furthermore', 'consequently') to connect your ideas and guide the reader through your analysis more effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, relying heavily on the words provided in the prompt. There are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'consumsion', 'breafast', and 'paecentage', which occasionally hinder the reader's understanding. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. To improve, focus on learning synonyms for common reporting verbs and nouns, and pay closer attention to the spelling of technical terms related to data analysis.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a high frequency of grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement, sentence structure, and article usage (e.g., 'four time of meals in consumed', 'added sugar was more counsumsion'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex grammatical forms. Errors are persistent and sometimes impede the clarity of the information presented. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors such as verb tense consistency and pluralisation.
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