Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-17

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 5.5)

The pie chart illustrates the average proportion in typical meals of three different types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.

Overall, dinner highest percentage of sodium and saturated fat, while the lunch second largest share of sodium and saturated fat. Furthermore, in snakes highest sugar added food. Breakfast popular meals, which is the people eat.

To begin with, dinner recorded the highest proportion of sodium and saturated which individuals are consuming every evening at 37% and 43%. The second biggest share is lunch at 26% and 29%. in breakfast contain very high added sugar at 42%. However, people are consuming sugar in dinner time at 23%, while lunch contain good level of added sugar at 19%.

Turning to the next details, Breakfast had the lowest share of sodium and saturated fat at 16% and 14%. In addition, lunch contain smallest amount of added sugar.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the charts, identifying the highest and lowest values for each nutrient. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and lacks a clear, cohesive overview. While you have selected key data points, the comparison between categories is occasionally confusing, such as the mention of 'snakes' (likely a typo for snacks) which is not clearly defined in the context of the provided data. To reach a higher band, ensure that the overview clearly synthesizes the trends rather than just listing figures, and ensure all data points are accurately attributed to the correct meal categories.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, 'Turning to the next details' is an unnatural transition. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the logical flow between sentences is occasionally broken by grammatical errors. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'in contrast', 'furthermore') more naturally and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus that connects logically to the next.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but remains quite repetitive and basic. You rely heavily on simple verbs like 'is', 'are', and 'contain'. There are also some noticeable errors in word choice, such as 'snakes' instead of 'snacks' and 'good level' to describe sugar content, which is imprecise. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuation', 'constitute', or 'account for', and ensure that your word choices are contextually appropriate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'dinner highest percentage', 'lunch second largest share') and missing articles or prepositions. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'Breakfast popular meals, which is the people eat.' To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and proofreading for common errors like missing 'is/are' or incorrect verb tenses.

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