Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

The maps compare the developmet of old and new airport.

Overall, map introduce the new architecture where new places is remain same over time ,while several sectors are added ,such as bag drop,carhire,sky train,atm.

This map have two gates which is departures and arrivals in south direction. Along the departures gate, there was check-in department that it take the place of cafe . while cafe was relocate near this gate . There was introduce the new bag drop areas in old place of cafe. There was the walk- way area in north side which replaced by sky train and this sector has becomed double times than old .

As well as, there was emply in areas of arrivals where it witnessed some sector . The cafe is situated in right of gate . and there are atm , car hire deparment in the corner of south east in n

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the score. While you have identified some key features of the airport redevelopment, such as the addition of the sky train and bag drop areas, the summary is incomplete. Several areas of the map are not clearly described, and the comparison between the 'now' and 'next year' states is hindered by unclear phrasing. To improve, ensure you provide a more comprehensive overview of all major changes and ensure the response meets the minimum length requirement to allow for full development of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, but the logical flow is often disrupted by grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. While you use some cohesive devices like 'Overall' and 'while', the transitions between sentences are often mechanical or unclear. For example, the sentence 'As well as, there was emply in areas of arrivals' lacks clarity and does not connect well to the previous paragraph. To improve, focus on using a wider range of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus that guides the reader through the information logically.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on basic terms. There are several instances of incorrect word choice and spelling errors, such as 'developmet', 'becomed', and 'emply'. You attempt to use some topic-specific vocabulary like 'departures', 'arrivals', and 'redevelopment', but the lack of precision makes it difficult to convey the information accurately. To improve, work on expanding your range of vocabulary related to describing changes and locations, and pay closer attention to spelling and word forms to ensure your writing is more professional and accurate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'map introduce', 'places is remain'), article usage, and tense consistency (e.g., 'was relocate', 'was introduce'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors that make the meaning difficult to follow. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, particularly subject-verb agreement and the correct use of passive voice, which is essential for describing map changes. Proofreading for basic errors is also highly recommended.

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