Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-11
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 propotion of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars which prons to be dangerous if consumed much in the USA.
Overall, sodium and sugars leading the most consumed meals in dinner, sugary products during snack time, while saturated fat and sugary items in breakfast by public of the USA.
In dinner, 43% citizen prefer to eat sodium, 37% saturated fats and 23% sugary foods. Additionally, in breakfast people mostly prefer 14% sodium intake, 16% saturated fats and sugars. Furhter, in lunch mosly people counsume 29% sodium, 26% saturated fat, and 19% added sugars.
Notwithstanding of the fact that, 42% citizens eat sugary foods,14% sodium, 21% saturated fats during snack times.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While you have identified the main features of the charts, the analysis is quite brief and lacks the depth required for a higher band. You have successfully selected key data points for each meal type, but the summary is underdeveloped. To improve, ensure you provide a more comprehensive overview and extend your comparisons between the nutrient categories across the different meals. The under-length nature of the response means that the task is only partially addressed.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical flow is somewhat mechanical. The use of cohesive devices like 'Additionally' and 'Further' is present but feels repetitive. The transition between the overview and the body paragraphs is abrupt. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of ideas smoothly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision expected at higher levels. There are several spelling errors, such as 'propotion' (proportion), 'prons' (prone), 'mosly' (mostly), and 'counsume' (consume). Additionally, some word choices are awkward, such as '43% citizen prefer to eat sodium'. Using 'citizen' in this context is inaccurate; 'percentage of the population' or 'proportion of intake' would be more appropriate. Expanding your vocabulary to include more precise terms for describing data trends will help improve your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'sodium and sugars leading the most consumed meals', which lacks a main verb, and 'Notwithstanding of the fact that', which is an incorrect collocation. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma usage. To reach a higher band, you need to focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions. Increasing the variety of error-free complex sentences will also be essential for improvement.
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