Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-29
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 5.0)
The chart illustrates average percentages in regular meals of three kind of nourishment which may be unhygienic if consumed in large amount.
Overall, in dinner, sodium is the highest then comes saturated fat after that added sugar also there. In breakfast, amount of added sugar and saturated fat is in equal proportion and then comes sodium. In lunch, sodium is at the top and saturated fat is second and third is added sugar. added sugar dominate in snacks which is highest and sodium and saturated fat are lower.
Sodium is highest in Dinner meal and dominate both saturated fat and added sugar. Breakfast contains less sodium and more saturated fat and added sugar with equal amount. Dinner is contain most of the sodium compare to other two. Lunch is accommodate first sodium and then comes saturated fat and added sugar likewise.
Snacks carry most amount of added sugar compare too sodium and saturated fat. Sodium is highest in two meals lunch and dinner . Added sugar is most in snacks. and Saturated fat and added sugar tie in breakfast meal for highest .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses the task by identifying the main features of the charts. However, the analysis is repetitive and lacks a clear, analytical structure. While you identify the highest nutrients for each meal, the report lacks a cohesive comparison between the categories. For instance, you mention the same data points multiple times in different paragraphs, which hinders the clarity of the summary. To improve, focus on grouping the data logically—perhaps by nutrient type or by comparing the meals—rather than listing the same facts repeatedly. Ensure that all data points are clearly linked to the specific percentages shown in the charts to provide a more comprehensive overview.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is weak. There is significant repetition of information, particularly in the third and fourth paragraphs, which makes the text feel disjointed. Cohesive devices are used in a very mechanical and sometimes inaccurate way (e.g., 'after that added sugar also there', 'likewise'). The referencing is often unclear, and the flow between sentences is interrupted by the redundant restatement of facts. To improve, use a wider range of linking words to connect ideas logically and avoid repeating the same information in subsequent paragraphs.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate. Phrases like 'three kind of nourishment' and 'unhygienic' are not appropriate in this context; 'nutrients' and 'unhealthy' would be more precise. There is also a lack of variety in reporting verbs and comparative language. You rely heavily on basic structures like 'is highest' or 'is at the top'. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'account for', 'constitute', 'predominate', or 'a significant proportion'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of reading. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Dinner is contain', 'Lunch is accommodate'), article usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'added sugar dominate in snacks which is highest'). The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and sentence construction. Incorporating more complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions, would also help demonstrate a wider grammatical range.
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