Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-09-28
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 6.0)
The given pie charts illustrate the proportion of three nutrients included in typical meals consumed by the USA inhabitants.
Overall, it can be seen that dinner constituted a substantial amount of sodium along with saturated fat, while snacks comprising a high proportion of sugar. By contrast, breakfast was the healthieast meal among all categories, because it included the lowest amounts of sugar, saturated fat and sugar.
To begin with sodium, It was added highly in the dinner at about 43%. Followed by this, citizens also consumed 29% of it in the lunch. Notably, the similar ratio of 14% was added in the snacks and the breakfast.
Moreover, saturated fat also shared the same pattern with sodium regarding dinner including 37%., compared with breakfast, which added only a mere 16% of saturated fat. In addition, Lunch and snacks held for 26% and 21% of total respectively.
Notably, snacks added the significant proportion of sugary items at 42%,. In contrast, breakfast, which held the lowest percentage of sugar.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0
The student successfully covers all parts of the task by reporting the main features of the three charts and making relevant comparisons. An overview is provided in the second paragraph, correctly highlighting that dinner contained high levels of sodium and saturated fat, while snacks were highest in added sugar. Key data points are accurately cited, such as dinner accounting for 43% of sodium and 37% of saturated fat, and snacks comprising 42% of added sugar. Minor inaccuracies occur, such as stating breakfast included the lowest amounts of 'sugar, saturated fat and sugar' (repetition), and a slight awkwardness in phrasing, but the overall content satisfies the prompt requirements well. The response meets the 150-word minimum requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0
The response is logically organised into an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs dedicated to specific nutrients. Cohesive devices are used to guide the reader, such as 'To begin with', 'Moreover', and 'In contrast'. However, paragraphing and referencing are sometimes awkward; for example, the second sentence of the overview contains a grammatical breakdown ('while snacks comprising a high proportion of sugar'), and some transitions feel slightly mechanical. Overall arrangement is coherent, earning a solid Band 6.5.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully using terms like 'proportion', 'substantial amount', and 'constituted'. However, there are noticeable lexical inaccuracies and awkward word choices, such as 'healthieast' (spelling error), 'shared the same pattern with', and 'added highly in the dinner'. Repetition of the word 'sugar' occurs in the second paragraph ('lowest amounts of sugar, saturated fat and sugar'). While communication is never impeded, these slips prevent the vocabulary score from reaching higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5
The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as subordinate clauses ('while snacks comprising a high proportion of sugar' and 'compared with breakfast, which added only a mere 16%'). However, there are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues throughout, including fragments ('Followed by this, citizens also consumed...', 'In contrast, breakfast, which held the lowest percentage of sugar.') and awkward passive/active transitions. Despite these errors, the meaning remains clear and communication is not seriously impeded.
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