Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-02
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 given pie charts illustrate the proportions of three different types of food are utilized by USA citizens.
To bein with, according to first pie chart indicates intake of sodium. The Maximum amount of sodium is used in the evening meal, which was 43%. However, the minimum amount of consumption is used in breakfast and snacks, which was 14% respectively. In addition to, USA people medium use of salt in lunch.
Furthermore, as per the second pie chat display the saturated fat utilize by USA. The highest proportion of saturated fat has been seen in the dinner, which was 37% of the total proportion. While, the lowest proportion of saturated fat is used in the breakfast. Moreover, USA people usage of saturated fat in snacks and lunch is 21% and 26% respectively.
What is more, the third pie chat show that amount of sugar. The USA people use more sugar in the snacks. Meanwhile, the other three meals such as breakfast, lunch and dinner consume less than 25%.
Overall, the highest utilization of sodium and saturated fat in dinner. In contrast, the place is replace by the snacks in the case of sugar.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response covers all three charts and identifies the main features, such as the highest and lowest values for each nutrient. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview that synthesizes the data effectively. While the key trends are mentioned, the comparison between the nutrients could be more sophisticated. For instance, the report would benefit from grouping the data more logically to highlight the differences between the three nutrients rather than describing each pie chart in isolation. The summary provided at the end is a good attempt at an overview, but it should ideally be placed after the introduction to better frame the report.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often repetitive or slightly unnatural, such as 'To bein with' (typo) and 'In addition to, USA people medium use'. The progression of ideas is generally logical, but the transitions between sentences feel somewhat disjointed. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect the data points more fluidly. Paragraphing is present, but the final summary paragraph is quite brief and could be better integrated into the overall structure.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks range and precision. There are several instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'USA people medium use of salt' and 'the place is replace by the snacks'. The student relies on basic verbs like 'use', 'utilize', and 'show', which limits the sophistication of the report. There are also minor spelling errors, such as 'bein' instead of 'begin' and 'chat' instead of 'chart'. To reach a higher band, the student should aim to use more precise academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'account for', 'constitute', or 'predominate'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow. Examples include 'according to first pie chart indicates' (missing subject/article), 'saturated fat utilize by USA' (incorrect verb form), and 'the place is replace' (incorrect tense/passive voice). Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the sentence construction often feels clunky due to missing articles or incorrect word order. While the meaning is usually clear, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from achieving a higher score. More attention to subject-verb agreement and article usage is needed.
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