Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-16
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 5.5)
The given plans illustrates about thesite of southwest airport now and after renovation in next year.
Overall, the plan demostrates that airport has fewer facilities for the people and redevelopment plan shows that new spots will be installed to facilitate the individuals.
The present plan of airport shows that it has eight gates for the entrance of passengers towards the pasport control centre, also it has walkways a cafe and check-in. In addition to the above the redevelopments plan shows that the new airport has eighteen gates along the walkways for passengers and new shops are installed in front of security passport control. In addition, a car hire is constructed in the far right corner of the airport. Futhermore, check-in is replaced from its original palce and is reinstall on the right side of the departures. Also the cafe is replaced and is moved to the left side of the depature beside which a bag drop area is built. Moreover, a atm machine is newly installed in the redeveloped plan that is not at present. The overall, plan demonstrates a lot of new areas that are confined in the southwest airport.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the airport plans, identifying key changes such as the increase in gates, the relocation of facilities, and the addition of new amenities like the car hire and ATM. However, the overview is somewhat simplistic and lacks a clear, analytical summary of the most significant transformations. While the task is addressed, the description of the changes is occasionally repetitive, and the comparison between the 'now' and 'next year' states could be more effectively integrated to highlight the scale of the redevelopment. To reach a higher band, ensure the overview synthesizes the information rather than just listing features, and focus on the most striking differences.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression from the current state to the future plan. Cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Furthermore', and 'Moreover' are used, though they are sometimes used mechanically or repetitively. The flow of information is generally logical, but the connection between sentences could be smoother to avoid a list-like feel. Paragraphing is present, but the introduction and overview are merged, which slightly impacts the structural clarity. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would enhance the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to describe the airport facilities and their locations. However, there are several spelling errors ('demostrates', 'pasport', 'palce', 'reinstall', 'atm') and some awkward phrasing ('confined in the southwest airport'). The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited, relying heavily on basic descriptive terms. To improve, the student should focus on using more precise terminology related to maps and diagrams, such as 'situated', 'relocated', 'extended', or 'incorporated', and pay closer attention to spelling accuracy to ensure that the message remains clear and professional.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('The given plans illustrates'), article usage ('a atm machine'), and awkward sentence construction ('check-in is replaced from its original palce and is reinstall'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to distract the reader. To improve, the student should practice subject-verb agreement, the correct use of articles, and the passive voice, which is essential for describing changes in processes or plans. Proofreading for basic errors would also significantly improve the accuracy of the writing.
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