Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-04

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 three pie chart illustrates the proportion of three types of nutrients such as sodium, saturated fat and sugar in typical meals, all of which may be unhealthy if consumed too much. Units are measured in percentages.

Overall, the pie charts divided in four different parts such as, breakfast, dinner, lunch and snacks, the largest segment of all pie charts is dinner and the least significant part is breakfast.

Firstly, regarding sodium, breakfast and snacks account for 14% in each, while lunch stands at 29%, and dinner hold the highest shares at 43%. Secondly, in terms of saturated fat, breakfast comprises 16%, lunch represents 26, dinner contributes the share of 37%, which is significantly higher than any other meal and snacks make up 21%.

Lastly, for added sugar, breakfast constitutes 16%, lunch accounts for 19%, and dinner contributes 23%. In contrast, snacks dominate this category with the largest share of 42%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all key features of the charts, including the main trends and specific data points. You successfully identified the dominant categories for each nutrient, such as dinner for sodium and saturated fat, and snacks for added sugar. The overview provides a clear summary of the general distribution. However, to reach a higher band, ensure that comparisons are more analytical rather than just listing figures. For instance, noting that dinner is the primary source for two out of three nutrients while snacks are the outlier for sugar would strengthen the synthesis of information.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Secondly', 'Lastly', and 'In contrast' helps guide the reader through the data. However, the paragraphing could be improved; the overview is currently quite brief and could be better integrated. Additionally, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. To improve, try to vary the way you link sentences to create a more natural flow, ensuring that the relationship between the different nutrients is highlighted more fluidly throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'constitutes', 'significant', and 'dominate'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies and repetitive phrasing. For example, 'The three pie chart illustrates' contains a subject-verb agreement error ('charts'). You also rely heavily on the word 'share' and 'contributes'. To achieve a higher score, incorporate more varied synonyms for 'percentage' or 'portion' and ensure precise collocation. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning clearly, but lacks the sophistication required for the higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'The three pie chart illustrates' (should be plural), 'the pie charts divided in four' (should be 'are divided into'), and 'dinner hold the highest' (should be 'holds'). While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions. Increasing the variety of complex structures, such as using relative clauses or participial phrases, would also enhance your grammatical range.

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