Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-10-03

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 chart below compares the average percentage in typical meals of three types of nutrients all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.

overall In dinner and lunch the percentages of sodium is subsequently higher. while in snacks the percentage for added sugars is relatively high. although the figures for sodium, added sugars and saturated fats are recorded low in the breakfast.

In Dinner the figure for sodium and Saturated fat is recorded as highest and is accounted for 43% and 37% respectivley.

however the added sugar in snacks were acconted at 42 % as relatively high. In lunch the figure for sodium is greater as accounted for 29% and saturated fats as accounted for 26 % in lunch as high

.furthermore the lowest figure for sodium is recorded in breakfast at 14% then other nutrients mainly saturated fats and added sugars. although it is clearly observed that the highest value is considered for sodium and added sugars in overall meals as comparsd to saturated fats.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

The response addresses all parts of the task by reporting the main features of sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars across the four meal times. Key data points are successfully identified, such as dinner being highest in sodium at 43% and snacks being highest in added sugars at 42%. However, some ideas are under-developed or inadequately supported with precise comparisons, and certain details lack clarity, such as the vague summary at the end regarding overall nutrient values. The selection of data is relevant, but the lack of extension prevents the response from reaching a higher level of task fulfillment.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.0

The overall arrangement lacks clear progression, resulting in disjointed delivery of information. Paragraphing is highly irregular, with single sentences or fragmented blocks creating an erratic structure (e.g., standalone sentences and a stray period mark). Cohesive devices are used mechanically or faultily, such as the repetitive use of 'as accounted for' and awkward transitions like 'furthermore'. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the lack of logical sequencing between sentences hampers the smooth flow of ideas throughout the report.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is adequate to communicate the basic information about the charts, meeting the minimum requirements for the task. The writer attempts some less common vocabulary and topic-specific terms like 'nutrients', 'sodium', 'saturated fats', and 'added sugars', but introduces noticeable errors in word choice, collocation, and form, such as 'subsequently higher' (instead of substantially) and 'respectivley' (spelling error). These lexical slips do not severely impede communication, but they restrict the range and precision of the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The response demonstrates a limited range of sentence structures, relying heavily on repetitive clauses with frequent errors in grammar and punctuation. There are noticeable mistakes involving articles (e.g., 'in dinner', 'in breakfast'), prepositional patterns, and capitalization (e.g., starting sentences with lowercase letters like 'overall'). Punctuation is also problematic, marked by erratic spacing and stray periods that disrupt sentence boundaries. While simple sentence forms are generally understandable, attempts at more complex structures introduce frequent errors that require some effort from the reader to untangle.

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