Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-13

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 6.0)

The pie charts give the distribution of three types of nutrients in the meals consumed in the USA. At a glance, it is observed that there are charts of sodium, saturated fats and added sugar.

Overall, the maximum consumption of the nutrients are observed in dinner and snacks and the minimum consumption is in breakfast.

It is observed that in the category of sodium the highest consumption is in dinner which gives the contribution of 43% , whereas, the contribution of the snacks and breakfast is above quarter and the contribution of lunch is 29%. In the category of saturated fat the highest contribution is of dinner which is 37% and the least contribution is of breakfast which is 16%. the contribution of snacks and lunch are 21% and 26% respectively.

In the category of added sugar the highest proportion is of snacks which is 42% and the contribution of breakfast, lunch and dinner are 16%, 19% and 23% respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the three nutrients and comparing their distribution across the four meal types. You have successfully highlighted the main features, such as the high sodium in dinner and the high added sugar in snacks. However, the analysis could be improved by grouping the data more effectively to highlight key trends rather than listing figures for each category. For instance, noting that dinner is the primary source for two out of the three nutrients would have provided a stronger analytical overview. The summary is accurate, but it lacks a slightly more sophisticated synthesis of the data to reach a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and separate paragraphs for the data categories. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'whereas' and 'respectively', which help link the information. However, the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs is slightly abrupt, and the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that the paragraphing flows more naturally from one point to the next to avoid a list-like structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'distribution', 'contribution', and 'proportion' correctly. The language is generally precise enough to convey the data accurately. However, there is some repetition of the word 'contribution' throughout the text. To improve, you should aim for more varied synonyms and collocations to describe data trends. For example, instead of repeating 'contribution', you could use 'account for', 'make up', or 'represent'. The vocabulary is sufficient for the task, but lacks the flexibility and precision required for a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the grammar is generally clear, there are some minor errors, such as the missing capitalization at the start of the final sentence ('the contribution of snacks...') and some awkward phrasing like 'the maximum consumption of the nutrients are observed'. Subject-verb agreement errors occur occasionally. To reach a higher band, focus on ensuring consistent subject-verb agreement and refining the use of articles. The punctuation is generally functional, but careful proofreading would help eliminate these small slips, which currently prevent the text from being consistently error-free.

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