Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-12
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 charts illustrates the average amount of three types of nutrients, namely sodium, saturated fats and added sugar eaten by the people in the USA during their meals, which also can cause health issues if had in large portions.
Overall, it is clear that sodium and saturated fat intake is significantly high during dinner except added sugar which is mostly consumed by snacks.
Out of four meal, 43%, the highest amount of sodium is consumed during the last meal of the day, followed by 29% during lunch
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, reaching only 87 words. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. While the introduction attempts to paraphrase the prompt and an overview is provided, the body paragraph is severely underdeveloped. It only touches upon sodium intake and fails to report on saturated fats or added sugar in any detail. The lack of data coverage and the failure to reach the minimum length significantly impact the score, as the response does not provide a complete summary of the information presented in the charts.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response shows a basic attempt at organization with an introduction, an overview, and a partial body paragraph. However, the progression of ideas is interrupted by the premature ending of the text. Cohesive devices are minimal; for example, the use of 'Overall' is appropriate, but the transition between the overview and the body paragraph is abrupt. Paragraphing is present but insufficient due to the lack of content. The overall structure is too fragmented to demonstrate a clear logical flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'nutrients', 'significantly', and 'consumed' being used correctly. However, the range is limited, and there are minor inaccuracies, such as 'except added sugar which is mostly consumed by snacks' (a more natural phrasing would be 'whereas added sugar is primarily consumed in snacks'). Given the brevity of the response, it is difficult to demonstrate a wider range of vocabulary, but the current usage is sufficient to convey the intended meaning without causing confusion.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are several grammatical errors in the text. For instance, 'The charts illustrates' contains a subject-verb agreement error, and 'if had in large portions' is an awkward passive construction. The sentence 'Out of four meal, 43%, the highest amount of sodium is consumed...' lacks proper structure and punctuation. While the student attempts a mix of simple and some complex structures, the frequency of errors is noticeable. The control over basic grammar is inconsistent, which limits the score in this criterion.
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