Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-07
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
SOUTHWEST AIRPORT
Student answer (Band 5.0)
As we can see the map of Southwest Airport where we can see that the airport is having only 8 Gates after development it has 18 gate, they have added more 10 gates as we can see in after development map and there is only walk way after they were gonna add sky train and shops are also not there after development shops will be there and there is no ATM on the airport so after development ATM will also there and there is no car hire for the people it will also added after development ,After development there will be Bag Drop option will be there , After development there will be more features at the airport for the people as it was not there but it will be there after development , and there will be 2 cafes at the airport one at security and passport control area and another will be at customs area
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response identifies some key changes, such as the increase in gates and the addition of new facilities like shops and a sky train. However, the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the main trends. The information is presented as a list of features rather than a structured comparison. Furthermore, the response fails to group information logically, and the description of the 'before' and 'after' states is repetitive. To improve, you should provide a clear introductory summary of the overall transformation and group related features (e.g., transport, amenities) into distinct paragraphs.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks paragraphing, which is essential for a clear report. The text is essentially one long, run-on sentence connected by repetitive use of 'and' and 'after development'. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas; instead, the writing relies on a repetitive structure ('After development there will be...'). To reach a higher band, you must use a variety of linking words (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Furthermore', 'Additionally') and organize your points into logical paragraphs, such as one for infrastructure changes and one for passenger amenities.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'after development' are used excessively, which hinders the flow of the report. There is little attempt to use precise terminology related to airport layouts or map descriptions. You should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe changes, such as 'expanded', 'introduced', 'replaced', or 'upgraded'. The current reliance on basic, informal phrasing makes the report sound more like a casual conversation than an academic task.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammar is weak, characterized by long, run-on sentences and a lack of punctuation. There are frequent errors in subject-verb agreement and tense usage (e.g., 'airport is having', 'ATM will also there'). The structure is almost entirely simple or poorly connected compound sentences, with no attempt at complex grammatical structures. To improve, focus on using full stops to separate ideas and ensure that verbs are used correctly in the future tense when describing planned developments.
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