Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The chart illustrates the the average percentage consumed in the USA in typical meals of three types of nutrients that are sodium ,saturated fat and added sugar all three of are unhealthy if eaten more than it is required.
Looking first at sodium, that are consumed more in the dinner with the percentage of 43% as compared to Saturated fat and added sugar. Where as 14% sodium in the snacks and breakfast are remained the same in both the meals. While added sugar and saturated fats are increased in both time meals that are snacks and breakfast. And the most amount of added sugar are being used and consumed through the snacks, rised to 42%.
Turing to lunch , all three of the nutrients are under 30% which are less as compared to other time of the meals.
In the conclusion and Overall by looking at the chart it is clear that the most nutrients that is sodium , saturated fat and added sugar in all the meals dinner is the most frequent time to be consumed.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the charts, identifying key trends such as the high sodium content in dinner and the high added sugar in snacks. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and contains inaccuracies. For instance, the claim that sodium levels in snacks and breakfast are the same (14%) is incorrect based on the data provided. Additionally, the description of lunch as having all nutrients under 30% is accurate, but the overall summary lacks a clear, comparative synthesis. The response addresses the prompt but fails to provide a fully accurate or detailed overview of the data, which limits the score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as 'Turing to lunch' (a typo for 'Turning') and 'In the conclusion and Overall'. The progression of ideas is sometimes disjointed, particularly in the second paragraph where the comparison between meals is confusingly phrased. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the flow between sentences is hindered by awkward transitions. While there is an overall attempt at a logical structure, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the presence of repetitive phrasing prevent a higher score.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice errors, such as 'rised to 42%' (should be 'rose') and 'time meals'. The repetition of basic terms like 'consumed' and 'meals' limits the lexical range. While the student successfully uses terms like 'nutrients', 'saturated fat', and 'percentage', the overall control is inconsistent, and the errors in word formation and collocation occasionally distract the reader.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that impede clarity. Examples include 'the the average', 'that are consumed', 'all three of are unhealthy', and 'most amount of added sugar are being used'. Subject-verb agreement is a recurring issue, and there are several punctuation and spelling errors (e.g., 'Turing' instead of 'Turning'). While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic sentence construction prevents the response from reaching a higher band.
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