Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-06
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 5.5)
The pie chart depicts that the average proportion in typical meals of three different kinds of nutrients, each of which may unhealthy if eaten too much.
Overall, it is evident that the highest substance are present in typical meals is added sugars and the the lowest substance are present in breakfast it was a sodium.
In detail, after analysing the pie chart it is clear that the highest amount of sodium are present in dinner and in lunch it is about 29% . The sodium present in lunch and breakfast it is about 14% respectively. The saturated fat are mostly present in dinner and in the lunch it is accounted for 26%.
Moving further, in the snacks there was a 21% saturated fat. The added sugar are the maximum persentage of sugar in snacks it is accounted for 42% and in the dinner they consumed 23%. In the breakfast and lunch they consumed 16 and 19% of added sugar respectively.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the charts, identifying key trends such as the high levels of added sugar in snacks and sodium in dinner. However, the overview is slightly confusing; it mentions 'the highest substance' without clearly specifying which nutrient is being referred to in the context of the charts. While the data is generally accurate, the reporting of figures is sometimes repetitive, and the comparison between categories could be more analytical. To reach a higher band, ensure the overview provides a clear, concise summary of the most significant trends rather than listing specific data points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally awkward, such as 'Moving further' or 'In detail'. There are also issues with referencing; for example, the second paragraph mentions 'the highest substance' without clearly linking it to the specific nutrient categories. The flow between sentences is sometimes disjointed, making the progression of ideas feel a bit forced. Improving the variety and naturalness of linking words would significantly enhance the coherence of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but there are several instances of imprecise word choice and grammatical errors involving word forms. For example, 'highest substance are present' is inaccurate, as 'substance' is a countable noun here and the subject-verb agreement is incorrect. Phrases like 'accounted for 26%' are used repeatedly, which limits the range of expression. To improve, you should focus on using more precise terminology for data reporting and avoid repetitive phrasing. Spelling is generally accurate, but the lack of variety in vocabulary restricts the score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the highest amount of sodium are present', 'the saturated fat are mostly present'). Additionally, there are issues with article usage and sentence structure, such as 'the the lowest substance'. While the meaning is generally clear, these errors are persistent and occur in simple sentence structures. To improve, you should practice subject-verb agreement and proofread your work to eliminate basic errors in articles and pluralisation. The range of structures is limited, relying mostly on simple sentences.
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