Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-27

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 pie charts show the percentages of the sodium, saturated fats and sugar in different meals consumed in America.

According to the charts, highest proportion of the sodium and fats are consumed in the dinner, whereas sugar is taken in the snacks. Minimum ratio of the sugar and fats are consumed in the breakfast. And in case of sodium minimum quantity is equally shared by the breakfast and snacks.

Mainly 43% of the sodium is taken by the Americans through the dinner. Secondly, 29% through the lunch and than 14% each by the breakfast and snacks. Out of 100, 37% of the saturated fat in-take is by the dinner, followed by the 26% by lunch, 21% by snacks and lastly 16% through breakfast.

At last, Only the sugar is mainly consumed by snacks which is 42%. Dinner compromises of the 23% of the sugar, American's consumed. 19% is used through lunch and 16% by breakfast.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the main features of the three nutrients across the four meal categories. You have successfully highlighted the key trends, such as dinner being the primary source of sodium and saturated fats, and snacks being the main source of sugar. However, the report could be improved by grouping the data more effectively to facilitate comparisons rather than listing figures for each nutrient in separate paragraphs. While the main features are clear, the analysis lacks a cohesive overview that synthesizes the data, which is essential for a higher band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction followed by body paragraphs for each nutrient. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'Secondly', 'At last'). The transition between sentences is occasionally abrupt, and the referencing could be smoother. For instance, the phrase 'In case of sodium' is slightly awkward in this context. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that ideas flow more naturally between sentences would enhance the overall coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the data, including terms like 'proportion', 'consumed', and 'saturated fat'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, 'Dinner compromises of the 23%' is incorrect; 'comprises' does not take 'of', and 'consists of' would be more appropriate. Additionally, 'American's consumed' contains an unnecessary apostrophe. While the vocabulary is adequate to convey the meaning, it lacks the precision and flexibility required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'highest proportion of the sodium and fats are consumed' (subject-verb agreement) and 'than 14% each' (should be 'then'). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are minor errors like the unnecessary capitalization of 'Only' in the final paragraph. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage will help improve accuracy.

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