Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

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 pie chart expains the average percentages os sodium,saturated fats and added sugars on typical meals cinsumed in the usa.

Overall,in the dinner use of heighest use of sodium and snacks the largest use of suger and the lowest is the use of sodium in use the breakfast.in the dinner use sodium the largest was the 43% and less use of breakfast ,snacks and lunch.saturated fat was use again in the dinner the largest was 37% while in lunch use 26%,in sancks use 21% and in breakfast use 16% only.

The sugar the main source to use in the 42% in snacks while lowest use in breakfast it was 16% use sugar,and sugar use in the lunch in 19% while 23% use in dinner .

In conclusion,dinner is the main source of the sodium it is height

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You identify the chart’s subject and report several accurate figures, including dinner’s 43% share of sodium, dinner’s 37% of saturated fat, and snacks’ 42% of added sugar. You also note the broad contrast between dinner and snacks. However, the overview is unclear and incomplete: breakfast, not simply “the use of sodium,” has the lowest sodium figure, tied with snacks at 14%, and the response does not clearly summarise the main patterns across all three nutrients. The final sentence repeats that dinner is highest for sodium rather than adding a useful comparison. The response is 13 words below the required minimum, which limits the space available to develop the summary. Include a concise overview and compare the key highs and lows accurately.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

There is some basic organisation: you begin with an introduction, provide an overview, and then discuss saturated fat and sugar before a concluding sentence. This gives the reader a general sense of the chart’s topics. However, progression is difficult to follow because the overview and body repeat information, and several sentences combine figures without clear relationships. For example, “in the dinner use sodium the largest was the 43% and less use of breakfast, snacks and lunch” is hard to interpret. Linking words such as “Overall” and “In conclusion” are present, but they do not compensate for unclear sentence connections. Group the information by meal or nutrient, use clear comparison structures, and avoid repeating the same point in the conclusion.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

You use some relevant chart vocabulary, including “average percentages,” “sodium,” “saturated fat,” “snacks,” and “largest.” These terms show awareness of the subject and allow the reader to recognise the main categories. However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations make the meaning unclear, such as “the main source to use in the 42%” and “the dinner use.” There are also frequent spelling errors, including “expains,” “suger,” “cinsumed,” and “sancks,” which reduce clarity and control. Use precise reporting language such as “accounted for,” “represented,” and “the highest proportion,” and check spelling carefully. Vary repeated phrases like “use” with accurate alternatives.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The response attempts to use simple comparisons and some longer sentences, and the reader can identify several intended figures. However, grammatical errors are frequent and sometimes make relationships between the data difficult to understand. Examples include “in the dinner use of heighest use of sodium,” “the lowest is the use of sodium in use the breakfast,” and “the largest was the 43%.” These show problems with sentence structure, articles, word order, and verb patterns. Most statements rely on similar basic constructions, with little accurate variety. Practise complete subject–verb sentences, for example, “Dinner accounts for the highest proportion of sodium, at 43%,” and use parallel structures when comparing meals. Check punctuation and spacing after commas as well.

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