IELTS Writing Task 1 — one question, 11 band-scored answers

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows how one type of desert, known as a rain-shadow desert, is formed.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The formation of rain-shadow deserts

Model answers to this question (Bands 4.5–7.5)

The same prompt answered by different students at different levels. Compare them to see exactly what earns — or costs — a band.

• Band 7.5 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-09-17
• Band 6.0 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-09-17
• Band 6.0 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-09-17
• Band 5.5 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-09-17
• Band 5.0 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-09-17
• Band 5.0 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-09-17
• Band 5.0 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-09-17
• Band 5.0 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-09-17
• Band 5.0 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-09-17
• Band 5.0 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-09-17
• Band 4.5 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-09-17

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