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 rendered chart depicts the information about the average percentile in typical meals of three kinds of nutrients , all of which
may be unwell if consumed too much .
Overall, dinner consumed for largest proportion of sodium and saturated fat ,whereas the adding sugar is mainly consumed on snacks . In contrast , the breakfast has the lowest proportion in all types of nutrients.
In detail, 43 percent of dinner was recorded for sodium . Interestingly , exactly the same proportion sodium consumed on breakfast and snacks. just under a third of sodium consumed by lunch. In saturated fat , just above of one fifth utilised by snacks ,while the largest proportion of saturated fat consumed by dinner which was 37 percent . 16 and 26 percent of saturated fat was consumed through breakfast and lunch respectively.
In case, adding sugar 42 percent utilized by snacks , while just below of one fifth consumed by lunch and 16 percent by breakfast.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response successfully identifies the main features of the charts, such as the high sodium and saturated fat content in dinner and the prevalence of added sugar in snacks. You have made relevant comparisons between the meal types. However, the report is slightly hampered by inaccuracies in data reporting. For instance, you state that 'exactly the same proportion sodium consumed on breakfast and snacks,' but the chart shows different values. Additionally, the overview is a bit simplistic. To reach a higher band, ensure that your data points are precise and that your overview highlights the most significant trends more clearly rather than just listing categories.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use some cohesive devices like 'In contrast,' 'In detail,' and 'while,' which assist in linking ideas. However, the flow is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions feel abrupt. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as the phrase 'In case,' which does not function well as a cohesive marker in this context. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the main points, using terms like 'proportion,' 'consumed,' and 'nutrients.' However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'unwell' instead of 'unhealthy,' and 'rendered chart' instead of 'provided chart.' The phrase 'utilized by' is used repetitively and is not always the most natural choice for describing nutritional intake. To improve, focus on using more precise academic collocations and avoid repeating the same verbs throughout the report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('the breakfast,' 'the adding sugar') and preposition usage ('consumed on snacks' instead of 'in snacks'). There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and missing verbs, such as 'dinner consumed for largest proportion' (should be 'accounted for the largest proportion'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to lower the score. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for missing articles would be highly beneficial.
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