Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-15

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 compare the average proportion in typical meals of Sodium, Saturated fat, and Added sugar consumed in USA.

Overall, it is clear that sodium and saturated fat are mostly consumed at night, and added sugar during snacks. Additionally, saturated fat and added sugar are eaten at the same percentage when having breakfast.

Focusing on sodium and saturated fat, during dinner sodium is consumed at 43%, while saturated fat 37%, when eating breakfast and snacks citizens consumed 14% of sodium respectively, while they eat 16% and 21% of saturated fat. During lunch they ate 29% of sodium, and 26% of saturated fat.

Added sugar was consumed by the Americans mostly during snacks at 42%, and had the lowest consumption when have breakfast at 16%. While during breakfast they ate added sugar at 16% and 23% when having

AI examiner evaluation

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 successfully identified the main features and provided some comparisons, the final sentence is incomplete and trails off, leaving the analysis unfinished. To improve, ensure you provide a complete summary of all data points and reach the required length. The overview is clear, but the lack of completion in the final paragraph prevents a higher score. You must ensure all parts of the task are fully developed and that the response is of sufficient length to allow for a full demonstration of your ability.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear attempt to use cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Additionally', and 'While'. However, the flow is interrupted by the incomplete final sentence, which leaves the reader hanging. The progression of ideas is generally logical, but the mechanical nature of some transitions and the abrupt ending hinder the overall coherence. To improve, focus on ensuring that each paragraph is fully formed and that your concluding thoughts are clearly articulated rather than cut off mid-sentence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'consumed', and 'nutrients' correctly. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are minor issues with word choice and phrasing, such as 'when having breakfast' and 'citizens consumed'. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main points, but it lacks the precision and variety required for higher bands. To improve, try to incorporate more varied synonyms for 'consumed' and 'eaten' to avoid repetition and demonstrate a more sophisticated command of the language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'when have breakfast' instead of 'when having breakfast' and the incomplete sentence at the end. Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the sentence structure in the final paragraph is faulty. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensuring that all sentences are grammatically complete. Proofreading your work for these types of errors before finishing would help improve your accuracy.

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