Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-17
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 three pie charts show the average percentages of sodium, saturated fat and added sugar consumed in typical meals in the USA.
Overall, dinner accounts for the highest percentage of sodium and saturated fat, while snacks have the largest proportion of added sugar. Breakfast has the lowest or one of the lowest percentages for all three nutrients.
Looking first at sodium, dinner has the highest percentage, at 43%. Lunch accounts for 29%, while breakfast and snacks each make up 14%. A similar pattern can be seen for saturated fat. Dinner is again the largest contributor, at 37%, followed by lunch at 26%. Snacks account for 21%, whereas breakfast has the lowest figure, at 16%.
The figures for added sugar are quite different. Snacks make up the largest proportion, at 42%, which is almost twice the figure for dinner, at 23%. Lunch accounts for 19%, while breakfast has the lowest percentage, at 16%. Therefore, snacks are particularly important in terms of added sugar consumption, whereas dinner contributes the most sodium and saturated fat
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The student covers all parts of the task well, providing a clear and comprehensive summary of the visual data. The response successfully identifies the main features and makes relevant comparisons across the three nutrients and four meal types. For example, the student accurately notes that 'dinner accounts for the highest percentage of sodium and saturated fat, while snacks have the largest proportion of added sugar.' All data points cited, such as dinner sodium at 43% and snacks added sugar at 42%, precisely match the reference transcription. The overview is well-formulated and placed appropriately at the beginning and end of the essay, fully satisfying the requirements for Task Achievement at a high level.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear overall progression. The essay is divided into sensible paragraphs, starting with an introduction and overview, moving into the first two nutrients in paragraph three, and discussing added sugar in the final paragraph. Cohesive devices are used appropriately to link ideas, such as 'Looking first at sodium,' 'A similar pattern can be seen,' and 'Therefore.' Referencing is clear throughout, and the progression from general trends to specific data details is managed very well. Paragraphing is used sufficiently and effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
The student demonstrates a sufficient and appropriate range of vocabulary for this academic task, utilizing terms such as 'proportion,' 'contributor,' 'consumption,' and 'accounts for.' Word choice is generally precise and natural, as seen in phrases like 'largest contributor, at 37%' and 'particularly important in terms of added sugar consumption.' While the vocabulary is largely standard rather than advanced or rare, it is used accurately without noticeable errors in spelling or collocation, easily fulfilling the criteria for Band 7.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
The student displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, incorporating subordinate clauses and participial phrases smoothly (e.g., 'while snacks have the largest proportion of added sugar' and 'followed by lunch at 26%'). The majority of sentences are error-free, and punctuation is handled correctly throughout the text. Grammar and control are solid, with only occasional minor slips, allowing for smooth and uninterrupted reading. This performance aligns comfortably with the Band 7 descriptors.
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