Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-04

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 charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.

Overall dinner contains the highest amount of sodium and saturated fat, while snacks contain the highest amount of added sugar. Breakfast has the lowest percentages in all three nutrients.

For sodium, dinner is the largest source at 43%. Lunch provides 29%, while breakfast and snacks each account for 14%. This means that people consume almost half of their sodium during dinner.

For saturated fat, dinner again has the highest percentage at 37%. Lunch contributes 26%, snacks make up 21%, and breakfast has the smallest share at 16%. The difference between dinner and breakfast is quite large.

In the case of added sugar, snacks are clearly the biggest source at 42%. Dinner accounts for 23%, lunch for 19% and breakfast for only 16%. This shows that people eat a large amount of sugar between meals.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the charts and provided a clear overview. You accurately highlighted that dinner is the primary source of sodium and saturated fat, while snacks are the main source of added sugar. The comparisons between meal types are relevant and well-supported by the data provided. You have covered all parts of the task effectively, ensuring that the key trends are communicated clearly to the reader. To reach a higher band, consider grouping the data more analytically rather than listing each nutrient in a separate paragraph, which would allow for a more integrated comparison of the meal types.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, a concise overview, and separate paragraphs for each nutrient. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'while', 'for', and 'in the case of' to link your points effectively. However, the structure is somewhat mechanical, relying on a repetitive paragraph-by-paragraph approach. To improve, try to use more sophisticated cohesive devices to link sentences and paragraphs, and ensure that the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs feels more fluid.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information accurately. Terms like 'account for', 'contributes', and 'smallest share' are used appropriately in the context of data reporting. While the vocabulary is functional and clear, it is somewhat limited in variety. To achieve a higher band, incorporate more precise academic collocations or synonyms to describe trends, such as 'predominant source', 'marginal contribution', or 'a significant proportion'. The current vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the flexibility and sophistication required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

Your writing is generally accurate, and you use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are error-free, and your punctuation is correct. There are no major grammatical slips that impede communication. To improve your score, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex grammatical structures, such as passive voice constructions (e.g., 'It is observed that...') or relative clauses, to add more variety to your writing. Your current control is solid, but increasing the complexity of your sentence construction would demonstrate a higher level of grammatical proficiency.

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