Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-27
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 4.5)
The chart demonstrates approximate percentage in typical foods of three kinds of nutrients, all of which may be weakness, if overeaten.
Overall, the two type of chemicalsSodium and saturated fast, these are added sugar in typical meals consumed in the USA.
In the Sodium, the highest meals of dinner was at higher level 43% in the USA rather than other cuisines. The minmum demand of lunch at United Kingdom, it was the approximate 29%.
The other meals , breakfast and snacks were generally smiliar consumed in the USA around 14%.
The saturated fast was totally different compared with sodium. The highest level of dinner was consumption at maximum proportions 37%, while the lunch was at 26%. and the breakfast and snacks were shared in the USA 21% and 26%.
In the added sugar items, the breakfast value typically declined. the high level consumed of meals in the USA, the snacks was 42% and dinner was 23%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5
The response attempts to address the task by summarizing the data provided in the charts regarding sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars. However, there are significant issues with data interpretation and factual accuracy. For instance, the student refers to 'other cuisines' and 'United Kingdom,' which are completely absent from the visual data (the chart specifically refers to meals consumed in the USA). Furthermore, the overview is extremely confused, stating 'the two type of chemicals Sodium and saturated fast, these are added sugar.' While some main features are mentioned, such as the highest dinner percentage for sodium (43%) and snacks for added sugar (42%), the misinterpretation of data categories and inclusion of external, incorrect facts prevent the response from achieving a higher band score.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.0
The organization of the essay is weak. While the writer attempts to structure the response by dedicating paragraphs to different nutrients, the progression of ideas is hindered by broken syntax and confusing transitions. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or inaccurately (e.g., 'In the Sodium,' 'The saturated fast was totally different compared with sodium'). Paragraphing is attempted, but individual paragraphs lack internal cohesion and clear logical flow. Sentences often feel disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison of data across meals.
Lexical Resource: Band 4.5
The lexical resource is quite limited and repetitive. The student uses basic vocabulary and makes frequent word-choice errors, such as 'weakness' instead of 'unhealthy,' 'chemicals' for nutrients, and repeated misspellings or awkward forms like 'saturated fast' instead of 'saturated fat.' There are also issues with collocations and terminology relevant to Task 1 graphs, such as 'highest meals of dinner' and 'minmum demand.' While the vocabulary is just about adequate to convey a rudimentary topic, the errors in word formation and lexical selection frequently impede clear communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5
Grammatical control is weak throughout the response. The student relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and attempts at more complex constructions result in severe grammatical errors and broken syntax (e.g., 'the high level consumed of meals in the USA, the snacks was 42% and dinner was 23%'). There are frequent errors in verb forms, prepositions, subject-verb agreement, and article usage. Punctuation is also erratic, with misplaced periods and comma splices. These errors occur consistently across almost every sentence and frequently obscure the intended meaning.
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