Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-18
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 given pie charts illustrates that the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients , all of which may be unhealthy if it is eaten too much.
As an overall trend it is clear that the average percentage of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars used in typical meals consumed in the country USA.All the nutrients used in breakfast, dinner, lunch and in Snacks.There are three pie charts that show three nutrients .
The first pie chart which contains sodium it presents that 14 percent used in breakfast , 29 percent used in lunch , 43 percent used in dinner and at last 14 percent used in Snacks . In second pie chart shows nutrient saturated fat used in dinner, snacks , breakfast and lunch and its percentage 37,21,16, and 26 respectively.
In the last pie chart added sugar used mostly in snacks ,16 percent in breakfast ,19 percent in lunch and finally 23 percent in Dinner.At last comparing all charts with its nutrients shows high level of added sugar used in snacks and snacks are also meant fast food which comes in packaged Form.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The student attempts to address the prompt by reporting data from the three pie charts regarding sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar in the USA. An overview is attempted, but it is grammatically flawed and repetitive ("average percentage of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars used in typical meals consumed in the country USA"). While the key figures are largely mentioned (e.g., 43% for dinner sodium, 42% for snacks added sugar), the data selection and reporting are mechanical and lack meaningful comparison. Furthermore, the writer introduces unsupported external information in the conclusion ("snacks are also meant fast food which comes in packaged Form"). Overall, the response addresses the task partially, meeting the criteria for a band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response shows some basic organization with a brief introductory statement, a body detailing the charts, and a concluding remark. However, there is no clear overall progression, and paragraphing is poorly handled, with multiple sentences run together or fragmented awkwardly. Cohesive devices are largely absent or misused (e.g., repeating "At last" multiple times). Referencing and logical sequencing are weak, making the progression of ideas feel disjointed rather than naturally flowing. This level of organization aligns with a band 5.0 descriptor.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, frequently reusing terms like "percent," "used," "meals," and "pie chart." There are noticeable lexical inaccuracies and awkward phrasings, such as "nutrients... if it is eaten too much" and "sodium... presents that 14 percent used in breakfast." While the vocabulary is minimally adequate to convey the basic numbers from the charts, the range is limited and does not allow for precision or flexibility. This fits the band 5.0 profile.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The student relies on a very limited range of sentence structures, and attempts at complex or longer sentences frequently result in serious grammatical errors or incomplete clauses. Examples include missing verbs ("The given pie charts illustrates that..."), incorrect relative clauses ("The first pie chart which contains sodium it presents..."), and punctuation errors. Frequent grammatical errors cause some difficulty for the reader and impede smooth comprehension. Control over basic structures is inconsistent, matching a band 5.0 level.
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