Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-01

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 provided diagram illustrates the recent structure and different locations of airport comparison with newly constructed . Overall, both structures shows different variations with each other such as significant part of departures and arrivals .

Now a days, airport develop in rough pattern only some facilities are available.the moderate distant occur in the walkway area . in contrast, security and customs area are similar . moreover, after some innovations new projects will be originated for the person's better facilities .for instant, a cafe shop and car hire. furthermore, gates that are eighteen in numbers will be constructed it gives people to many ways to go and easy access to their targeted point . but in this era only eight gates are available. different kind of shops and ATM facilities will be developed . The curical role will be played by the sky train in new developing airport for easy way to get origin.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to address the task but fails to provide a clear, accurate summary of the visual information. While it mentions some features like the cafe, car hire, and the increase in gates, the description is often vague and lacks precision. For example, the phrase 'rough pattern' does not accurately describe the layout, and the comparison between the current and future states is poorly structured. The overview is weak and does not effectively highlight the main trends or significant changes, such as the expansion of the terminal building or the addition of the sky train. To improve, focus on clearly identifying the most significant changes and grouping them logically.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks a clear logical progression. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices like 'moreover' and 'furthermore', they are often used incorrectly or in a way that does not improve the flow of ideas. The paragraphing is non-existent, which makes the text difficult to follow. The relationship between sentences is often unclear, and the referencing is inconsistent. To achieve a higher band, you should organize your response into distinct paragraphs—one for the introduction/overview and one or two for the body—and ensure that each sentence logically follows the previous one.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often imprecise. There are several instances of awkward word choices, such as 'new projects will be originated' and 'curical role', which impede the clarity of the message. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the map features accurately. You rely on basic terms and struggle to use topic-specific language effectively. To improve, focus on learning vocabulary related to describing maps and changes, such as 'expanded', 'relocated', 'constructed', and 'integrated', and ensure you use them in the correct context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the response, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('both structures shows'), article usage ('a cafe shop'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, making them difficult to parse. The range of grammatical structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with errors. To improve, you need to focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and work on the correct use of articles and prepositions.

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