Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-06
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 three pie charts illustrate the average percentages of sodium, saturated fat and added sugar contained in four typical meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
Overall, dinner contains the highest proportions of sodium and saturated fat, while snacks account for the largest percentage of added sugar. By contrast, breakfast contributes the smallest share of all three nutrients.
Looking first at sodium, dinner represents the greatest proportion at 43%, followed by lunch at 29%. Breakfast and snacks each make up 14% of the total sodium intake. A similar pattern can be observed for saturated fat. Dinner again has the highest figure, at 37%, while lunch accounts for 26%. Snacks contribute 21%, and breakfast contains the lowest proportion, at 16%.
The distribution of added sugar differs from that of the other nutrients. Snacks are the largest source, making up 42% of the total intake. Dinner contributes 23%, whereas lunch accounts for 19%. Breakfast once again records the lowest percentage, at 16%.
In conclusion, dinner is the main source of sodium and saturated fat, whereas snacks contain by far the highest level of added sugar. Breakfast consistently provides the lowest proportion of these potentially unhealthy nutrients.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response is excellent. You have clearly identified the main features of the charts and provided a logical summary. You successfully highlighted the key trends, such as dinner being the primary source of sodium and saturated fat, while snacks dominate in added sugar. The comparisons are accurate and well-supported by the data provided. You have covered all parts of the task effectively, ensuring that the reader can easily grasp the information presented in the charts. The overview is concise and provides a clear summary of the data, which is a requirement for a high band score in Task 1.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
Your writing is well-organized and easy to follow. The information is logically sequenced, moving from a general overview to specific details for each nutrient. You have used cohesive devices effectively, such as 'By contrast', 'Looking first at', and 'A similar pattern can be observed', which help guide the reader through the data. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different categories of nutrients, making the structure clear and professional. The progression of ideas is smooth, and there is no repetition or confusion in the presentation of the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the data accurately. Terms like 'proportions', 'contributes', 'distribution', and 'records' are used correctly in context. While the vocabulary is precise and fits the academic tone of the task, it is functional rather than highly sophisticated. To reach the highest band, you could incorporate more varied synonyms for 'highest' or 'lowest' (e.g., 'predominant', 'minimal') or more nuanced ways to describe the data trends. However, the current usage is error-free and perfectly suited for the task requirements.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
Your grammar is highly accurate, with a wide range of sentence structures used correctly. You have successfully employed complex sentences, such as 'Dinner contains the highest proportions of sodium and saturated fat, while snacks account for the largest percentage of added sugar.' Punctuation is used correctly throughout, and there are no noticeable errors in subject-verb agreement or tense usage. The control over complex structures is consistent, and the writing is error-free, which demonstrates a high level of grammatical competence.
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