Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-10
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 5.0)
The pie charts illustrate the average proportion in specific foods of three nutrint
Firstly, it can be seen that the sodium and saturated fats are mixed in dinner with 43% and 37% in meals. While, the snacks have 14% and 21% share in salt and mixed fats respectively. Where as, the sodium and carbohydrates fats are added in lunch and breakfast with almost 30 and 26 percent, 14% and 16% accordingly.
On the other hand, the sugar added in snacks with high quantity which is 42%, in dinner 23%, 16% in breakfast and 16% in luanch.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the student attempts to report on the three nutrients, the summary is incomplete and lacks a clear overview of the main trends. The data presentation is confusing, particularly in the second paragraph where figures are listed without clear context or accurate comparison. Because the response is substantially under-length and fails to provide a comprehensive summary of the key features shown in the charts, it does not adequately address the requirements of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into short paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'While', and 'On the other hand' is mechanical and sometimes misused, leading to sentences that are difficult to follow. The referencing is often unclear, making it hard for the reader to determine which nutrient or meal is being discussed. The lack of a clear structure and the fragmented nature of the sentences hinder the overall flow of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, with several spelling errors such as 'nutrint' and 'luanch'. The student relies on basic terminology and struggles to use precise language to describe the data. There is little evidence of a range of vocabulary suitable for an academic report. The misuse of terms like 'mixed fats' instead of 'saturated fats' and the lack of variety in reporting verbs or comparative language prevent the response from achieving a higher score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement, incorrect preposition usage, and awkward sentence structures. For example, 'the sodium and carbohydrates fats are added in lunch' is grammatically incorrect and confusing. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the errors present often impede the clarity of the information being conveyed. Punctuation is also inconsistent, further detracting from the accuracy of the writing.
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