Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-17
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
The maps illustrates the centre of a small urban area known as Islip as it is now , and proposals for its establishment.
Overall, the layout underwent significant moderization , with several new facilities such as bus station and new housing.while,shops will remain unchange.
In the direction of western part of the map , the shops was removed to make way for bus station , shoppping centre . Additionally, , car park , new housing was constructed . the countryside was situated in the central of the town.
Furthermore, the school and park remains stable. the dual carriageway in the direction of western part was built in its place. Housing was relocated slightly to the eastern part of the central area.Moreover, the main road was expanded , and a pedestrain was built in its place .
To conclude with, many new things were added im planned development. the new facilities were introduced in the pplanned development.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
You have identified the main features of the maps, such as the new bus station, housing, and the dual carriageway. However, the response lacks clarity in describing the spatial changes. For example, you mention the shops were removed to make way for a bus station, but the map shows the shops were replaced by a shopping centre, while the bus station is in a different location. The description of the 'countryside' being in the central part of the town is also inaccurate based on the visual data. To improve, ensure you carefully cross-reference the labels on the map with your text to avoid factual errors and provide a more precise summary of the proposed developments.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical flow is hindered by inaccurate referencing and mechanical use of cohesive devices. For instance, the phrase 'while, shops will remain unchange' is grammatically disjointed and does not effectively link to the previous sentence. Additionally, the transition 'To conclude with' is somewhat redundant given the brevity of the text. The use of punctuation is inconsistent, with frequent spacing errors before commas and periods, which disrupts the reading flow. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring consistent paragraph structure will help the progression of ideas.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is generally adequate to convey the basic meaning, but it is limited and contains several errors in word choice and spelling. For example, you use 'moderization' instead of 'modernisation' and 'pplanned' instead of 'planned'. The phrase 'remains stable' is acceptable, but 'remains unchanged' would be more precise in this context. There is also a lack of variety in your descriptive language; you rely on simple verbs like 'was built' or 'was removed'. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more specific vocabulary related to urban planning, such as 'demolished', 'expanded', 'relocated', or 'integrated'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'The maps illustrates' (should be 'illustrate') and 'shops was removed' (should be 'shops were removed'). You also struggle with article usage, such as 'make way for bus station' (should be 'a bus station'). While you attempt some complex structures, they are often faulty, such as the sentence starting with 'while'. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that articles are used correctly before singular countable nouns.
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