Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-18
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 5.0)
The given pie chart below shows the average percentage of nutrients present in a meal which can be unhealthy if eaten much than required
Overall we can see three types of nutrients that are showed in charts which is sodium, saturated fat and added sugar in four different types of meal i.e breakfast, dinner, lunch and snacks
First off all Sodium has a the upper hand in dinner with topping up to 43% in the entire meal where has saturated present in it is slight lesser in dinner. Moreover the level of added sugar faces decrease in dinner which is topped in snacks. However the proportion of sodium and saturated fats is much lesser in snacks. Sodium again rises in lunch where fats and sugar remain slightly neutral. In the mean time breakfast captures similar to close amount of every nutrient. Even though every nutrient spiking lunch among every meal faces a bit up and down in portions of the nutrients but not that much where is to be concerned
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response identifies the main features of the charts, such as the high levels of sodium in dinner and added sugar in snacks. However, the analysis is hampered by significant inaccuracies in reporting the data. For instance, the claim that sodium 'rises in lunch' contradicts the visual data, and the description of breakfast as having a 'close amount of every nutrient' is vague and lacks supporting figures. The report lacks a clear, analytical focus, and the interpretation of the trends is often confusing or incorrect. To improve, you must ensure that the data cited accurately reflects the charts provided and use specific percentages to support your observations rather than relying on vague descriptions.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The transition 'First off all' is informal and contains a spelling error. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as 'where has saturated present in it is slight lesser', which makes the relationship between ideas difficult to follow. The referencing is frequently unclear, particularly when discussing the different meals. To achieve a higher band, focus on using a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'in contrast', 'furthermore') and ensure that each sentence flows logically from the previous one to create a cohesive argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. Phrases like 'upper hand', 'topping up', and 'spiking' are used in a way that is not entirely appropriate for an academic report. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'eaten much than required' instead of 'eaten more than required'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the data with precision. To improve, practice using more academic terminology for describing trends, such as 'account for', 'constitute', 'a significant proportion', and 'fluctuate', rather than informal or colloquial expressions.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('three types of nutrients that are showed... which is sodium'), incorrect word order, and missing articles. Sentence structures are generally simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'Even though every nutrient spiking lunch among every meal faces a bit up and down in portions of the nutrients but not that much where is to be concerned'. You need to focus on basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of prepositions to improve clarity and accuracy.
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