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Band 7+: IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample Answer: Percentages of Sodium, Saturated Fats, Sugars in Meals 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image displays three pie charts illustrating the average percentages of sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars consumed per meal type in the USA. In the sodium chart: breakfast accounts for 14%, lunch for 29%, dinner leads with 43%, and snacks are 14%. The saturated fat chart shows breakfast at 16%, lunch at 26%, dinner at 37%, and snacks at 21%. The added sugar chart indicates breakfast constitutes 16%, lunch 19%, dinner 23%, and snacks make up 42%.

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The supplied bar charts compare the average percentages of sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars in typical meals, such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, consumed in the USA.

Overall, it can be seen that dinner accounted for the largest proportion in sodium and saturated fats, while snacks was the main source of added sugars. Additionally, breakfast made up the smallest shares in all three types of nutrients.

Regarding the nutrients with similar average percentages in meals – sodium and saturated fats, dinner, which is the biggest share between meals, accounted for 43% and 37%, respectively. Lunch was the second largest source of these nutrients, making up 29% of sodium and just above one-fourth of saturated fats. Breakfast and snacks in sodium had equal shares – 14%, while in saturated fats these percentages were 21% and 16%.

Turning to added sugars, snacks made up the largest share of 42%, almost equal to the percentage of dinner in sodium. Meanwhile, dinner with added sugar accounted for just under a quarter. Simultaneously, lunch constituted below one-fifth and breakfast made up only 16%, the same proportion as in saturated fats.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

sodium: 6

saturated: 6

dinner: 5

added: 4

breakfast: 4

snacks: 4

percentages: 3

sugars: 3

meals: 3

lunch: 3

accounted: 3

largest: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by summarizing the main features and making relevant comparisons. It correctly identifies the key trends: dinner is highest for sodium and saturated fats, while snacks dominate added sugars. The data is mostly accurate, with minor inaccuracies (e.g., breakfast and snacks in sodium are both 14%, but the report states 'breakfast and snacks in sodium had equal shares - 14%' which is correct; however, the phrase 'these percentages were 21% and 16%' for saturated fats is slightly confusing as it reverses the order). The structure is clear, with an overview and detailed paragraphs. To improve, ensure clarity in data presentation and avoid minor ambiguities. Overall, the response is well-organized and covers the requirements sufficiently.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized and easy to follow. The introduction clearly paraphrases the task, and the overview effectively highlights the main trends. The body paragraphs are logically structured, with a clear grouping of nutrients. However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the phrase 'the biggest share between meals' which could be more precise, and the transition to the second paragraph could be smoother. Overall, the message is coherent and the paragraphing is managed well.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary with appropriate use of terms like 'accounted for', 'constituted', and 'made up'. There is some flexibility in expression, and the language is generally natural. However, there are a few instances of less precise phrasing, such as 'the biggest share between meals' and 'almost equal to the percentage of dinner in sodium', which could be refined for greater clarity and sophistication. Overall, the lexical resource is strong but not fully flexible or consistently precise. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a variety of grammatical structures accurately, including complex sentences and appropriate use of passive voice. There are only minor errors, such as 'snacks was' (should be 'snacks were') and 'the same proportion as in saturated fats' (which is slightly awkward). Punctuation is generally correct. The range of structures is good, but there is room for more flexibility and control to achieve a perfect score.

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