Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-25
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 two maps illustrates the current layout of the southwest airport now and future modification in next year
overall, it is clearly visible that the southwest airport was totally changed in next year. airport will be modernization an building of airport in future totally development and additionally passenger new facilities . walking way will be replaced by sky train and more facilities upgraded in future .
commencing with the information of the airport facilities now and future . in the main terminal on the departures area currently contain in left side centre check in desk and security Passport control area .in the right corner have Cafe . the future layout introduce in the departures bag drop and relocated a cafe in the left bottom corner .replaced the check in desk into the place of cafe .
starting with the rest of the information in southwest airport available only 8 gates and walking way but in modernization 18 gates will be available and sky train . in arrivals area contain cafe and atm and including car park in the right side
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 the main features of the airport redevelopment, such as the increase in gates and the introduction of a sky train. However, the description is often unclear and lacks precision. For example, the statement 'southwest airport was totally changed' is an over-generalisation, and the description of the terminal layout is difficult to follow due to fragmented phrasing. While the key changes are mentioned, the report lacks a clear, logical structure that effectively compares the 'now' and 'future' states. The overview is present but poorly expressed, failing to provide a clear summary of the most significant transformations.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, but the internal flow is weak. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'commencing with' and 'starting with', which do not fit the context of describing a map. Referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult for the reader to track the location of specific facilities. The progression of ideas is disjointed, and the lack of proper punctuation and sentence structure further hinders the logical flow of information. The transition between the current layout and the future plan is not clearly delineated.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'modification in next year' instead of 'future modifications' and 'modernization an building of airport'. The student struggles to use precise terminology for map descriptions, relying on basic descriptors like 'left side' or 'right corner' without sufficient variety. Some terms are used incorrectly, such as 'modernization' used as a noun to describe the state of the airport rather than the process. These errors occasionally impede the reader's understanding of the specific changes being described.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect readability. There is a lack of control over basic sentence structures, with many fragments and run-on sentences. Verb tense usage is inconsistent, particularly when discussing future changes, such as 'airport will be modernization'. Punctuation is largely absent or misused, which makes the text difficult to parse. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, these are almost always faulty. The majority of sentences contain errors, and the lack of articles and correct prepositions is a recurring issue throughout the text.
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