Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
This are three type of graphs which telling us about the unhealthy food if we eat too much. So firstly we start with breakfast. In breakfast the sodium is 14%, saturated fat is 16%, and added sugar is also 16% it is normal if we don’t eat it too much. So in lunch there is less added sugar than sodium and saturated fat. The added sugar is 19%, sodium is 29%, and saturated fat is 26% overall it is normal for lunch time but if we it more than your body need we can get many type of disease. But in snacks we get more than 40% of added sugar in them that is not good for over health, and than saturated fat is 21%, and at the end there is sodium that is lesser then saturated fat and added sugar that is 14%. But in dinner we get that sodium is the highest that is 43% in the food, than the saturated fat is 37%, but we can notice that added sugar is 23% but it is lesser than snacks.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the charts, but it lacks a clear overview or summary of the data trends. The information is presented as a list of figures rather than a comparative analysis. For example, the student lists percentages for breakfast and lunch without highlighting the significant differences or the overall patterns, such as the high levels of sodium in dinner or added sugar in snacks. The response also includes subjective commentary ('it is normal if we don’t eat it too much'), which is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report. To improve, focus on grouping data logically and identifying key trends rather than simply transcribing the numbers.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is written as a single, dense paragraph, which makes it difficult to follow. There is a lack of logical progression between the different meals. While some cohesive devices like 'firstly' and 'but' are used, they are often repetitive or used incorrectly to link unrelated ideas. The lack of paragraphing and the absence of clear signposting between the four meal categories hinder the flow of information. To improve, use separate paragraphs for each meal or group them by nutrient, and use a wider variety of linking words to connect your observations.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive, relying heavily on the words provided in the prompt. Phrases like 'there is' and 'it is' are used repeatedly to introduce data, which limits the range of expression. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'over health' instead of 'our health' and 'lesser then' instead of 'less than'. The student struggles to use more sophisticated vocabulary to describe trends or comparisons, such as 'account for', 'constitute', or 'a significant proportion'. Expanding your range of descriptive verbs and nouns will help improve your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('This are three type of graphs'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or lack proper punctuation, making the text feel disjointed. For instance, 'if we it more than your body need we can get many type of disease' contains multiple errors in verb form and pluralization. The range of structures is limited to simple sentences, with few attempts at complex grammatical forms. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement is essential.
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