Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-03

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 6.5)

The pie charts compare the average percentage in typical meals of different types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if consumed too much.

Overall, sodium and saturated fat accounted for the largest proportion of dinner. However, snacks represented the largest percentage of added sugar. Meanwhile, breakfast had relatively small figures of sodium, saturated fat and added sugar.

Sodium and saturated fat made up 43% and 37% of dinner, respectively, whereas added sugar accounted for only 23% of dinner. Conversely, snacks had relatively small proportions of sodium and saturated fat, at 14% and 21% respectively. Snacks also had 42% of added sugar.

The figures for sodium and saturated fat in lunch was 29% and 26%, repectively, whereas added sugar also represented 19% of lunch. By contrast, sodium comprised of the smallest proportion of breakfast, at 14%. However, saturated fat and added sugar made up 16% and 16% of breakfast, respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response effectively identifies the main features of the charts. You have successfully selected key data points and made relevant comparisons, such as contrasting the high levels of sodium and saturated fat in dinner with the high added sugar content in snacks. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the trends. All parts of the prompt are addressed, and the information is accurate based on the provided charts. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently highlight the most significant differences rather than listing every single figure, as this helps to better synthesize the information.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that group the data effectively. Cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'conversely', and 'by contrast' are used appropriately to link ideas and show relationships between the data sets. The progression of ideas is smooth, and the paragraphing is logical. The use of referencing is generally clear, though some transitions could be slightly more varied to enhance the flow. Overall, the structure is coherent and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'accounted for the largest proportion' and 'represented the largest percentage' are used accurately. There is some repetition of basic verbs like 'made up' and 'had'. To improve, try to incorporate more varied synonyms for describing data, such as 'constituted', 'comprised', or 'accounted for'. While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, using more precise collocations would elevate the response to a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are clear and error-free, though there are a few minor slips, such as 'The figures for sodium and saturated fat in lunch was' (should be 'were') and 'repectively' (spelling error). The use of comparative structures is generally accurate. To achieve a higher score, ensure subject-verb agreement is consistent and aim for a slightly wider variety of complex grammatical structures to demonstrate greater control.

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