Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)
The three pie-charts illustrate the average percentage of sodium, saturated fat and added sugar in breakfast, dinner, lunch and snacks in the USA.
Overall, people in the US consume sodium and saturated mostly in dinner whereas the consumption of sugar is highest while eating snacks.
The detailed analysis of graphs illustrate a little less than half(43%) of sodium is consumed in dinner alongside lunch which consume a little less than one-third(29%) of sodium intake. Finally, snacks and breakfast comes last both covering 14% of the total percentage.
Similarly, as for saturated fat, a little over than one-third(37%) is consumed in dinner alongside lunch which takes up almost a quarter(26%) of the total percentage. Finally, snacks and breakfast comes last covering 21% and 16% of the sodium intake.
Furthermore, 42% of the total added sugar is consumed while eating snacks after which a little less than a quarter(23%) is eaten in dinner and finally, added sugar is consumed at least in breakfast and lunch containing 16% and 19%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response successfully identifies the main features of the charts and provides relevant comparisons. You have clearly highlighted the key trends, such as the high consumption of sodium and saturated fat at dinner and the prevalence of sugar in snacks. The data is accurately reported, and the overview provides a clear summary of the information. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are correctly labeled; for instance, in the fourth paragraph, you mistakenly refer to 'saturated fat' percentages as 'sodium intake'. Precision in data reporting is essential for a higher score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Similarly', 'Furthermore', and 'Finally' to guide the reader through the information. However, the paragraphing could be improved; the body paragraphs are somewhat repetitive in structure. Additionally, the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs is functional but could be more sophisticated. The referencing is generally clear, though the error in the fourth paragraph regarding the nutrient type slightly disrupts the logical flow of the comparison.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'illustrate', 'consumption', and 'intake' appropriately. There is an attempt to use varied phrasing to describe proportions, such as 'a little less than half' and 'almost a quarter'. However, the vocabulary is somewhat repetitive, and there are minor inaccuracies in collocation and word choice, such as 'consumed at least in breakfast', which should be 'consumed the least'. Expanding your range of descriptive verbs and adverbs would help elevate the lexical score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'a little over than one-third' (should be 'a little over one-third') and 'lunch which consume' (subject-verb agreement error). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some spacing issues after parentheses. The majority of your sentences are understandable, but the frequency of these minor errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and preposition usage will improve your accuracy.
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