Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-23
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 charts illustrate the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients and summarize which might be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Overall, the three types of nutrients are sodium, saturated fat and sugar. people consume sugar the most at snacks time. the level of sodium they consume the highest is in dinner time and saturated fat.
people consume the same amount of added sugar and saturated fat at the breakfast time and it's slidely little amount of sodium. The lowest amount of sodium is taken at snacks time and breakfast time. But the amount of sugar they take at snacks is unhealthy and if they consume more than that that could lead to serious health issues. and the amount they also consume at the dinner time could also lead health issues.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement. While the student identifies the three nutrients, the analysis is superficial and lacks a clear, data-driven summary of the main features. The response fails to provide specific comparisons or accurate data points from the charts, instead offering vague descriptions like 'the level of sodium they consume the highest'. Furthermore, the inclusion of personal commentary regarding health issues is irrelevant to the task of summarizing the provided data. To improve, the student must focus on reporting the actual percentages shown in the charts and ensure the response meets the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks logical organization and progression. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the ideas within the paragraphs are disjointed and difficult to follow. Cohesive devices are largely absent or misused, making the text feel like a collection of disconnected sentences rather than a cohesive report. For example, the transition 'But the amount of sugar...' is abrupt and does not effectively link to the previous information. The lack of clear referencing makes it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison of nutrients across different meal times. Improved use of linking words and a more structured approach to presenting data would enhance coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, relying heavily on simple terms like 'consume', 'amount', and 'level'. There is little evidence of the range required for higher bands, and the student struggles with accurate word choice, such as 'slidely little amount'. The spelling error 'slidely' (slightly) and the lack of variety in descriptive language limit the score. To achieve a higher band, the student should incorporate more precise vocabulary related to data analysis, such as 'proportion', 'significant', 'fluctuate', or 'predominant', and ensure accurate usage of these terms in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with sentence structure, such as the lack of capitalization at the start of sentences ('people consume...', 'the level of...'). Subject-verb agreement and article usage are also inconsistent. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with little attempt at complex grammatical forms. Punctuation is also problematic, with missing commas and incorrect sentence boundaries. To improve, the student needs to focus on basic sentence construction, proper capitalization, and the use of more complex structures like subordinate clauses to link ideas more effectively.
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