Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-17
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 diagram illustrates, redevelopment of airport in next year and who it will look after the and what are new innovation going to be add in new consternation of airport.
overall, there are many similarities from current and redevelopment airports are like cafe, check-in and gates. Meanwhile after the innovation
area had increased and high technology was also added.
the layout provides information about airpot. In current airpot their very few facilities for public such limited gates, small walkway and only signal gate for departures and arrivals which leads in difficulties like huge number of coverd and congested.
on other hand after the development of airport the major problem area which was increased there land and multiple technology had also add like shops, ATM , sky train and several number of gates from 1 to 18. Moreover special advantage for senior citizen those who are not able to walk properly they hire car from arrival gate to the sky train and their are bag drop section there every individual have to submit there luggage than people have to follow verification like go into the check-in after passports controls fi
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 covers the main features of the airport redevelopment, such as the increase in gates and the addition of new facilities like the sky train and shops. However, the description is somewhat disorganized and relies on subjective commentary rather than a purely objective summary of the visual data. The attempt to describe the 'senior citizen' experience is not supported by the provided diagram, which is a significant issue in Task 1. The overview is present but lacks clarity. To improve, focus strictly on the visual information provided and ensure the comparison between the 'now' and 'future' states is more structured and accurate.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical flow is frequently interrupted by grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. While some cohesive devices like 'meanwhile' and 'on other hand' are used, they are often applied incorrectly or lack the necessary articles and prepositions to connect ideas smoothly. The progression of information is disjointed, particularly in the final paragraph, where the narrative becomes difficult to follow. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the coherence of the writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often imprecise. There are frequent errors in word choice, such as 'new innovation going to be add in new consternation' and 'signal gate', which likely refers to a 'single gate'. The spelling errors (e.g., 'airpot', 'coverd') and incorrect word forms hinder the clarity of the message. To achieve a higher band, you should focus on using more precise terminology related to maps and diagrams, such as 'expanded', 'integrated', 'facilities', and 'layout', while ensuring that spelling and word formation are accurate.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement, missing articles (e.g., 'in next year'), and incorrect sentence structures. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, making them difficult to parse. For example, 'there are many similarities from current and redevelopment airports are like cafe' is grammatically incorrect. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures, ensuring correct use of articles, and proofreading for common errors like verb tense consistency and pluralization before finalizing your work.
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