Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

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 three pie charts illustrate the percentage of three different contents added in four meals of a day, which may be hazardous, if they are taken in large amount by U.S citizens.

Overall, sodium and saturated fats are highly demanded in dinner, where as in the snack meal, the portion of sugar is far more higher than other of meals dring the day.

Sodium is one of the most favourable nutrients for dinner plate which is taken about 43% and 29% is taken in lunch, where as saturated fats are taken 6% less in dinner than sugar and also in lunch that is exactly 26%. Sodium and saturated fats both are less consumed in snack time and breakfast time.

Sugar is more desirable nutrient for evening times with 42% consumption, however it is less, consumed in breakfast time that is only 16%. lunch is less sugary than breakfast by 3%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the charts, identifying the highest and lowest consumption levels for the three nutrients. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For example, the comparison between lunch and breakfast regarding sugar is slightly confusing, and the description of saturated fats is mathematically imprecise. While the main trends are identified, the report lacks a more sophisticated synthesis of the data. The overview is present but could be more clearly articulated to highlight the most significant differences across the four meals. To reach a higher band, ensure that all comparisons are accurate and that the data is grouped more logically to provide a clearer summary of the overall trends.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. There is a clear attempt to use cohesive devices such as 'however', 'overall', and 'where as'. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'where as' to connect clauses. The progression of ideas is generally logical, but the transition between the discussion of sodium and saturated fats could be smoother. The referencing is mostly clear, but the structure of some sentences makes the flow feel a bit disjointed. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring they are used with greater precision would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to convey the main points. There are some attempts to use less common vocabulary, such as 'hazardous', 'favourable', and 'desirable', though these are not always used in the most natural way in this context (e.g., nutrients are not typically described as 'favourable' in a diet). There are also some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'contents added' instead of 'nutrients present' and 'far more higher' which is grammatically incorrect. To improve, focus on using more precise terminology related to data description and avoid redundant or slightly unnatural phrasing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. Examples include 'far more higher', 'dring the day', and 'lunch is less sugary than breakfast by 3%'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas. While the errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent the response from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct comparative structures, and proofreading for basic spelling and punctuation errors.

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