Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-10-15

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 5.5)

The pie charts provide informations on the country which use sodium saturated fats and added sugar in their meals.Overall all three types of nutrients were highly consumed during dinners and less eaten in breakfasts while data for lunch and shows slight fluctuation also added sugar remained extremely changed while consumption by USA citizens .

Graph for sodium depicts that 43% of it was used in dinner while lunch shows 29% of consumption of sodium by individuals meanwhile snacks and breakfast usage was 14% each. Moreover slight difference was observed when consuming saturated fats besides its unhealthy effects. The data decreased about 6% while dinner showing 37% but lunch shows 26% for saturated fat usage and 21% for snacks and 16% for breakfasts. Added sugar doesn't follow the trend at all because 42% was consumed as a snacks and 23% in dinner so it was a big change as compare to the 1st and 2nd chart. This grapgh also present data on breakfasts and lunch saying 19% of added sugar was consumed in lunch and 16% in breakfast .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You cover all three nutrients and report many figures accurately, including sodium at 43% for dinner and 14% for both breakfast and snacks, as well as added sugar at 42% for snacks. You also identify the key contrast that added sugar differs from the other nutrients. However, the overview is not fully reliable: saying all three nutrients were highest at dinner and lowest at breakfast overlooks the snack peak for added sugar and the fact that sodium is equally low at breakfast and snacks. The opening also inaccurately suggests the charts show which country uses these nutrients, rather than percentages across typical meals in the USA. A clearer, more precise overview of the main patterns would make the response more complete and better developed.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has a basic structure, moving from an introduction and overview to details about sodium, saturated fat and added sugar. This makes the information broadly understandable. However, progression is weakened by unclear or incomplete links, such as “while data for lunch and shows slight fluctuation,” which does not explain the comparison, and “meanwhile snacks and breakfast usage was 14% each,” where the relationship between the figures is awkwardly expressed. The long second paragraph also combines several comparisons without clear sentence boundaries or a consistent organising pattern. Use separate paragraphs for the overview and details, then group the nutrients or compare meal patterns systematically. More accurate referencing and fewer mechanical connectors such as “while” and “meanwhile” would improve cohesion.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use relevant vocabulary for describing charts, including “consumption,” “decreased,” “difference” and “trend,” and the reader can generally identify the intended comparisons. However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations are inaccurate, sometimes making the meaning difficult to follow. For example, “highly consumed” and “less eaten” are not natural ways to describe percentages of nutrients in meals, while “extremely changed” does not clearly express a measurable contrast. There are also spelling errors such as “grapgh,” and “informations” is an incorrect form. Aim for precise chart language and check spelling and word forms; this will make your comparisons clearer and more appropriately academic.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more complex sentences, including comparisons joined with “while” and “because.” However, complex sentences are often not controlled successfully, and errors in sentence structure, agreement, articles and punctuation can make parts difficult to read. For instance, “data for lunch and shows slight fluctuation” lacks a clear grammatical structure, and “21% for snacks and 16% for breakfasts” is attached to the preceding sentence without a complete clause. The opening also runs several sentences together without spaces after full stops. Practise writing shorter, complete comparison sentences first, then combine them carefully. Check subject–verb agreement, articles and punctuation, especially when listing several meal figures.

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