Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The provided pie charts illustrate the average proportion of three types of nutrients, which present in typical meals consumed in the USA, which may be harmful if consumed excessive.
Overall, Sodium proportion are identical in snacks and breakfast, in contrast, dinner held largest portion of sodium and saturated fat. all three nutrients are lowest in dinner compare to others.
In lunch, Sodium account for 29%, saturate fat held 26% and added sugar presented least, at 19%. In breakfast, Every typical nutrients are not more than 20%, highest added sugar proportion held by saturated fat and , at 16%, while sodium at 14%.
In dinner and snacks, sodium held the most amount at, 43%; however, snacks held the least with 14%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While you have attempted to identify the main features of the charts, the analysis is incomplete and contains factual inaccuracies (e.g., stating that all three nutrients are lowest in dinner, which contradicts the data). The summary lacks a clear overview of the trends, and the data reporting is inconsistent and confusing. To improve, ensure you provide a clear, accurate summary of the main trends and support your points with precise data points while meeting the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hindered by inaccurate data reporting and confusing sentence structures. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'In lunch' and 'In dinner and snacks', but they are often followed by unclear or contradictory information. The progression of ideas is not always logical, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the different meal types. To improve, focus on using transition signals more effectively to link your observations and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic terms like 'proportion', 'held', and 'amount'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'typical nutrients' instead of 'types of nutrients' and 'presented least' instead of 'accounted for the smallest proportion'. Some errors, such as 'saturate fat' instead of 'saturated fat', indicate a lack of precision. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider variety of vocabulary related to data description, such as 'constitute', 'comprise', and 'predominant'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Sodium proportion are', 'dinner held largest portion'), incorrect preposition usage, and awkward sentence construction. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma placement. The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with some errors in complex attempts. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring that your sentence structures are grammatically sound before attempting more complex forms.
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