Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-05

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 7.0)

The pie charts illustrate the average proportion sodium, saturated fat and added sugars contained typical meals consumed in USA.

Overall, dinner accounted for the largest proportion for sodium and saturated fat, while snacks contain the highest proportion for added sugar. Breakfast contributes the lower rate of all three nutrients.

Regarding sodium, dinner makes up the largest share, at 43%, followed by lunch at 29%. Breakfast and snacks each account for 14%. A similar pattern can be seen for saturated fat, with dinner again representing the highest proportion at 37%, while lunch, snacks and breakfast contribute 26%, 21% and 16%, respectively.

In contrast, the distribution of added sugar is noticeably different. Snacks constitute the largest proportion, at 42%, which is almost twice the figure for dinner (23%). Lunch accounts for 19%, while breakfast has the lowest percentage, at 16%. Thus, snacks are particularly significant in terms of added sugar consumption, whereas dinner is the main source of sodium and saturated fat.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview of the main trends and successfully selected and reported key features from the charts. The comparisons between the nutrient types are accurate and well-supported by the data provided. For instance, you correctly identified that dinner is the primary source for sodium and saturated fat, while snacks dominate in added sugar. The information is logically grouped, and the summary is concise and relevant. You have fully met the requirements of the task by highlighting the significant differences in consumption patterns across the three meal types.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear progression of ideas from the introduction to the overview and the detailed body paragraphs. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the different nutrient categories. Cohesive devices such as 'Regarding', 'A similar pattern', 'In contrast', and 'Thus' are used appropriately to guide the reader through the data. The referencing is clear, and the flow of information is smooth throughout the text. The structure is coherent, and the relationship between the different parts of the data is well-managed, making the report easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information with precision. Phrases such as 'accounted for the largest proportion', 'constitute the largest proportion', and 'significant in terms of' are used accurately. While the vocabulary is functional and appropriate for an academic report, there is room to incorporate more sophisticated or varied lexical items to reach the highest band. The word choice is generally accurate, and there are no spelling errors that impede communication. The terminology related to the charts is handled well throughout the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The response displays a good control of grammatical structures. You have successfully used a mix of simple and complex sentences, such as 'Snacks constitute the largest proportion, at 42%, which is almost twice the figure for dinner'. Punctuation is generally accurate, and the sentence construction is clear. There are a few minor slips, such as the missing preposition in 'contained typical meals' (should be 'contained in typical meals') and 'contributes the lower rate' (should be 'lowest rate'). However, these errors are infrequent and do not hinder the overall clarity of the report.

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