Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-02

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 chart illustrates the average percentage of three nutrients which are sodium, saturated fats and added sugars in common foods eaten in USA. these food are not beneficial for health it taken in large amount.

To start with, population in USA take most of the sodium at dinner time which is 49% of the total amount taken in a day And least amount is consumed during breakfast and snacks.

for saturated fats and added sugars same percentage is eaten at morning time which is 16%. out of 4 meals in a day largest portion of saturated fats is consumed at dinner time and 42% of the total added sugar are eaten at snack time.

To conclude, most all three nutrients sodium, saturated fats and added sugars are taken in almost same percentage with breakfast. But with other meals consume different quantities of all nutrients. At snack time, citizens of USA like foods with added sugars.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the charts, identifying key trends such as the high sodium intake at dinner and the peak in added sugars at snack time. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For instance, while you mention that saturated fats and added sugars share a 16% value at breakfast, you fail to compare these figures effectively against other meal times or provide a more comprehensive overview of the data. The summary is accurate but lacks the depth required for a higher band, as some data points are presented in isolation rather than being synthesized into a clear, comparative report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'To start with', 'To conclude'). There are also issues with referencing; for example, the phrase 'most all three nutrients' is awkward and unclear. While the progression of ideas is generally logical, the lack of sophisticated linking words and occasional awkward transitions between sentences prevent the response from achieving a higher score in this criterion.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You rely on basic phrasing such as 'take most of the sodium' and 'eaten at morning time'. There are also some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'if taken in large amount' (should be 'amounts') and 'most all three nutrients'. To improve, you should aim to use more precise academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'consumption', 'proportion', and 'constitute', rather than repeating 'eaten' or 'taken'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow. Issues include missing articles ('in USA' instead of 'in the USA'), incorrect verb forms ('if taken' instead of 'if taken'), and punctuation errors (e.g., 'And least amount' starting a sentence with a capital letter mid-sentence). While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors, particularly with articles and subject-verb agreement, limits the score. You should focus on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy.

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