Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-10

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 chart illustrates the average proportions of three nutrients in typical meals, all of which may have adverse health effects if consumed in excess.

Overall, dinner accounted for the highest shares of both sodium and saturated fat, whereas snacks were the principal source of added sugar. by contrast, breakfast consistently recorded lowest proportions across all there nutrients.

looking at sodium, the highest proportion was observed in dinner at 43%, followed by lunch at 29%, while breakfast and snacks shared the lowest figure at 14% each. A similar pattern can be seen in saturated fat, with dinner making up the largest proportion at 37%, followed by lunch 26% and snacks 21%. whereas breakfast represented the smallest share at 16%.

In contrast to the other two nutrients, added sugar was most heavily concentrated in snacks, which accounted for 42% of the intake. Dinner ranked second at 23%, while lunch and breakfast contributed more modest figures of 19% and 16% respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively addresses the task by identifying the main features and making relevant comparisons. You have successfully highlighted the key trends, such as dinner being the primary source for sodium and saturated fat, and snacks being the main source for added sugar. The data is accurately reported, and the overview provides a clear summary of the information. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently compare the data points rather than just listing them. For example, you could further elaborate on the contrast between the nutrients' distribution across meal times to provide a more comprehensive analysis.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'by contrast', and 'in contrast to' effectively to link ideas. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different nutrients. The progression of ideas is smooth, and the information is easy to follow. To improve, ensure that your referencing is always precise; for instance, ensure that the transition between the discussion of sodium and saturated fat is as seamless as the transition to the final paragraph regarding added sugar.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'adverse health effects', 'consumed in excess', and 'principal source' are used appropriately. There is a good attempt to use less common items, which adds to the clarity of the report. However, there are minor issues with capitalization (e.g., 'looking' and 'by' at the start of sentences) and a slight repetition of structure. Expanding your repertoire of synonyms for 'proportion' or 'share' would further enhance the sophistication of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are error-free, and the meaning is always clear. You demonstrate good control over punctuation, although there are some minor slips, such as the lack of capitalization at the beginning of sentences ('looking', 'by'). These are minor and do not impede communication. To aim for a higher band, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex grammatical structures, such as participial phrases or more varied subordinate clauses, while maintaining the current level of accuracy.

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