Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

The pie chart shows the average percentage of sodium, saturated fats and added sugar in types of meals such as breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner that are consumed in the USA.

Overall, dinner contains the highest amount of sodium and saturated fat, while snacks have the largest percentage of added sugar. Breakfast has the lowest or equal percentage among all the three nutrients.

To begin with, in terms of sodium, dinner accounts for more than half, at 43%, followed by lunch at 29%. Breakfast and snacks both have same percentage of 14%. A similar pattern can being seen for saturated fat, with dinner being the highest at 37%, followed by lunch at 26%, snacks at 21% and breakfast at 16%. For added sugar, snacks have the largest share at 42% compared to other two nutrient. Dinner accounts for 23%, while lunch makes up 19%. Breakfast has the lowest percentage, at only 16%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the charts and provided relevant comparisons. You clearly highlighted the key trends, such as dinner being the most significant source of sodium and saturated fat, and snacks being the primary source of added sugar. The data is accurately reported, and the overview provides a concise summary of the information. To reach a higher band, ensure that all comparisons are fully accurate; for instance, you noted dinner accounts for 43% of sodium, but the chart indicates 43% for dinner, while your claim that breakfast and snacks are equal at 14% is accurate. The response is well-structured and covers all parts of the prompt effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and a body paragraph detailing the specific data. You use cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'followed by', and 'in terms of' to guide the reader through the information. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the detailed analysis. The progression of ideas is smooth, and the referencing is clear. To improve, you could vary your cohesive devices slightly more to avoid repetitive structures, but the current flow is effective and easy to follow throughout the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'accounts for', 'largest share', and 'similar pattern' are used appropriately in the context of data reporting. There is a minor error in 'compared to other two nutrient', where 'the other two nutrients' would be more accurate. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it is somewhat standard. Incorporating more precise academic collocations or varied synonyms for 'highest' or 'lowest' would help elevate the lexical range to a higher band level.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are clear and error-free, which aids communication. However, there are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'A similar pattern can being seen' (should be 'can be seen') and the missing plural in 'other two nutrient'. Despite these occasional errors, your control of grammar is generally good, and the meaning is never obscured. To achieve a higher score, ensure consistent use of passive voice constructions and check for subject-verb agreement and pluralization in your final review.

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