Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-19
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 below illustrates an airport now an dhow it will expect to be after redevelopment next year.
Overall,the southwest airport will change considerably after one year.While,chek-in desk and cafe also gates will be remaine several,new facilities expect add including ATM,sky train,carhire,bag drop,shops,in addition we ganna see many a new cafe and more than 8 gates.
Nowday,there is a small airport with limit area accounte for 4,check-in on the left of the departures gate with a cafe on the right corner while the arrivals area is empty and after passing the security passport control which existe on the left and passport control customs on the right there are limit number of gates.
In the futur,we can see Many development can be seen on the westen airport such as the cafe and check-in point will change there places.ATM,skytrain,between the gates,car hire,bag drop,will add to the new airport,also shops locate after geting out from the security passport control.
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 provides a summary of the main features, but the analysis is somewhat superficial. While you identify key changes like the addition of the ATM and sky train, the description of the layout is often unclear. For instance, stating that 'check-in points will change their places' is vague without specifying the direction or nature of the shift. The overview is present but lacks a clear, professional tone. To improve, ensure you clearly contrast the 'now' and 'future' states by grouping features logically rather than listing them, and provide more precise spatial descriptions to help the reader visualize the changes.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'In the futur,we can see Many development'. There are also issues with referencing and flow; for example, the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs is abrupt. Some sentences are disjointed, making the progression of ideas feel repetitive. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'in contrast') and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'chek-in', 'ganna', 'limit area', and 'accounte'. You rely on basic descriptors and struggle to use precise terminology for describing maps or diagrams. For example, 'change there places' is not an academic way to describe spatial relocation. To improve, you should learn specific vocabulary for describing changes in diagrams, such as 'relocated', 'expanded', 'constructed', or 'demolished'. Additionally, avoid informal language like 'ganna' and focus on accurate spelling to ensure your writing remains professional.
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 (e.g., 'gates will be remaine'), missing articles, and incorrect sentence structures (e.g., 'Nowday,there is a small airport with limit area accounte for 4'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas. While you attempt some complex structures, they are often faulty. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb tenses, and proofreading for common errors like missing articles ('the', 'a') and incorrect word forms.
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