Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-24

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 required chart delineates the average percentage in regular meals of three types of nutrients, that all supposed to be unhealthy if eaten in excess amount.

Overall, the three pie chart demonstrates average percentage of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars in meals used in the USA. The required pie charts demonstrates typical meals I.e breakfast, lunch , dinner and snack.

In breakfast of USA, the amount of sodium is 14% and saturated fats and added sugar are consumed on the same ratio of 16%. Whereas, lunch illustrates 29% of sodium that are higher than saturated fats of 26%. However, added sugar in lunch is only 19%.

In Dinner, sodium is used in high quantity of 43% and saturated fats of 37%. Whereas added sugar has very low amount that is 23%. And in snacks, the amount of sodium is 14% and saturated fats is 21% but added sugar in snacks is in excess amount of 43%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the three nutrients and the four meal types. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical, listing data points rather than synthesising them into a clear overview. While the main features are identified, the comparison between categories could be more sophisticated. For instance, noting that snacks are the primary source of added sugar compared to other meals is a good observation, but the report lacks a cohesive summary of the overall trends. The data is presented accurately, but the lack of analytical depth prevents it from reaching a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and mechanical. Phrases like 'In breakfast of USA' and 'Whereas' are used frequently, which makes the flow feel a bit stilted. Additionally, the transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is abrupt. While the logical progression is generally clear, the lack of varied linking words and the somewhat disjointed sentence structure limit the effectiveness of the cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the student to describe the charts clearly. However, the range is limited and there are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'in excess amount' and 'on the same ratio'. The repetition of basic terms like 'amount' and 'quantity' suggests a need for a broader range of synonyms to describe data trends. While the meaning is always clear, the lack of more sophisticated or precise vocabulary prevents a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation. Examples include 'the three pie chart demonstrates' (subject-verb agreement error), 'that all supposed to be' (missing auxiliary verb), and 'In breakfast of USA' (missing article). While these errors do not impede communication, they are persistent throughout the text. To improve, the student should focus on subject-verb agreement, article usage, and ensuring that complex sentences are constructed accurately.

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