Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-28
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 4.0)
The three pie chart illustrates percentage of four different meals (Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks) in three categories of nutrients (Sodium, Saturated fat,Added sugar).
Overall the four different metals in three different categories of nutrition . Breakfast as High proportion in overall the four meals.second most Lunch , Snacks highest percentage in Added sugar remains stable proportion and Dinner at similar percentages.
Nutrients of Sodium are in Dinner as high proportion in 43% and Saturated fat as 37%.very less at comparatively to the Added sugar in 23%. Second most meal Lunch as in nutrition of Sodium as 29% and 26% in Saturated fat and 19% in Added sugar.
At Breakfast as Added sugar and Saturated fat are same propagation between 16% and Sodium in 14% . Snacks are the highest percentage in Added sugar at 42% and 21% in Saturated fat and 14% in percentage.overall the nutrition of theree categories Dinner and snacks are high percentages.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response attempts to summarize the data, but it fails to clearly identify the main features or provide accurate comparisons. The description of the charts is confusing, and the data points cited are often inaccurate or difficult to follow (e.g., 'Snacks are the highest percentage in Added sugar at 42% and 21% in Saturated fat and 14% in percentage'). The overview is poorly constructed and does not provide a clear summary of the trends. The information is presented in a fragmented way, making it difficult for the reader to grasp the key differences between the nutrient categories across the four meals.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The essay lacks logical progression. While there are paragraph breaks, the internal structure of the paragraphs is disjointed. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, such as the repetitive and unclear use of 'as in' and 'overall'. The referencing is confusing, and the relationship between the ideas is not clearly established. The lack of clear transitions between sentences makes the text difficult to follow, and the overall organization does not support a coherent summary of the provided charts.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and often misused. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'propagation' instead of 'proportion' and 'metals' instead of 'meals'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the data accurately, relying on repetitive and simple phrasing. The errors in terminology and the misuse of basic terms significantly impede the clarity of the report, making it difficult for the reader to understand the intended meaning of the data points.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect readability. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The three pie chart illustrates'), incorrect sentence structure, and missing articles. The use of punctuation is inconsistent, and many sentences are fragmented or lack a clear main verb. There is no evidence of complex sentence structures, and the high frequency of basic errors makes the text difficult to process. The control over grammar is weak, and the errors are pervasive throughout the entire response.
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