Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-30
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 PIE CHARTS DEPICT THE PERCENTAGE OF MEALS OF THREE TYPES OF NUTRIENTS SODIUM,SATRURATED FAT AND ADDED SUGAR,IT MAY BE UNHEALTHY IF CONTAIN EXCESSIVE IN THE USA.
BY ANALYZING, IT IS EVIDENT THAT IN USA DINNER CONTAINED 43% OF SODIUM AS COMPARED TO SATURATED FAT WAS LESS THAN 6% WHILE, 23% OF SUGAR ADDED IN DINNER. MOVING TO THE LUNCH MEAL WAS CONTAINED 29% SODIUM WHICH IS LESS BY 10%IN ADDED SUGAR AND 3% IN SATURATED FAT.
PROBING AHEAD TO THE BREAKFAST MEAL ONLY 14% OF SODIUM NUTRIENT WAS EATEN IN THE USA WHICH IS MORE BY 2% IN SATURATED FAT AND ADDED SUGAR THAT IS 16% AND 16% RESPECTIVELY. MOREOVER SNACK CONSUMED ONLY 14% OF SODIUM BUT, IN SATURATED FAT IT WAS MORE THAN 6% NUTRIENTION AS COMPARED TO THE ADDED SUGAR SNACKS WAS CONSUMED LARGER PART OF THE NUTRIETION THAT IS 42%.
OVERALL, DINNER AND SANCKS CONSUMED MAXIMUM NUTRIENTS BUT BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MINIMUM NUTRIENTS IN THE USA.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| 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 for each meal type. However, the data interpretation is occasionally inaccurate or confusing, such as the claim that dinner contained 43% sodium compared to saturated fat being less than 6%, which misrepresents the visual data. The overview is present but lacks clarity, as it groups meals in a way that does not fully capture the comparative relationships between the three nutrients. To improve, ensure that data points are transcribed accurately and that the overview highlights the most significant differences, such as the high sodium content in dinner versus the high added sugar in snacks.
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 inaccurate, such as 'Probing ahead to' or 'Moving to the lunch meal'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult to track which nutrient is being compared to which. The flow between sentences is occasionally disjointed, and the logical progression is hindered by the awkward phrasing of comparisons. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words would significantly enhance the readability of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, with frequent errors in word choice and collocation. For instance, 'nutriention' and 'nutrietion' are misspelled, and the phrase 'larger part of the nutrition' is unnatural. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express the data with precision, relying on basic terms like 'contained' and 'consumed' repeatedly. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'accounted for', 'constituted', 'proportion', and 'significant', while paying closer attention to correct spelling and word forms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'dinner contained... as compared to saturated fat was'), missing articles, and incorrect sentence structures (e.g., 'it may be unhealthy if contain excessive'). The use of punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing after commas. While there is an attempt at complex sentences, they are often faulty, leading to a lack of clarity. Focusing on basic sentence construction and ensuring that verbs agree with their subjects will help improve the accuracy of your writing.
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