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)
In the charts below compares the four typical meals consumed by the american people categorized by three different type such as sodium, saturated fat and added sugar, where all are measured by percentage.
Overall, Dinner contains the highest portion of sodium whereas snakes having good number of added sugar. In the lunch all three meals have moderate level and breakfast contains the less amount of the three meals.
Specifically focusing on the fast part of the day featuring the breakfast and lunch the percentage of all three are very mild. In Breakfast it contain 14% of sodium ,16% for both fat and sugar. In the other hand it rises significantly in lunch with 29%,26% and 19% for all three where sugar intake is less in lunch than sodium and fat.
Exploring the last part of the day having snakes and dinner. Snakes contain very less amount of sodium and saturated fat comparing to high sugar intake with 14%,21% and 42%. In contrast the intake of sodium and fat are quite high than the sugar with a percentage of 43%,37% and 23%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers the main features of the charts, identifying key trends such as the high sodium/fat in dinner and high sugar in snacks. However, the report lacks precision in data presentation. For instance, the phrase 'very mild' is vague and does not accurately describe the percentages provided. Furthermore, the description of the data is occasionally confusing, such as when you state 'In the other hand it rises significantly in lunch with 29%, 26% and 19% for all three', without clearly linking these figures to the specific nutrients. To improve, ensure that every data point mentioned is explicitly linked to its corresponding category to avoid ambiguity.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, moving from an overview to specific details. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or inaccurate. For example, 'In the other hand' is a misuse of the phrase 'On the other hand', and 'fast part of the day' is an awkward transition. While the progression of ideas is generally clear, the referencing is occasionally imprecise, making it difficult for the reader to follow which nutrient corresponds to which percentage without constant re-reading. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words would enhance the flow significantly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for higher bands. There are several word choice errors, such as 'snakes' instead of 'snacks', 'good number of' instead of 'high proportion of', and 'less amount' instead of 'lower amount'. These errors occasionally impede the reader's understanding. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more precise academic vocabulary (e.g., 'proportion', 'intake', 'consumption') and ensure correct collocations. The current range is sufficient to convey the basic meaning but lacks the flexibility and sophistication expected at the 7.0+ level.
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 distract the reader. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('In the charts below compares', 'Breakfast it contain'), incorrect prepositions, and awkward phrasing ('the less amount of the three meals'). While the meaning is generally understandable, these errors are persistent. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement and article usage. Increasing the frequency of error-free sentences is necessary to move toward a higher band score.
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