Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-03

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 4.0)

Here is illustration of site of an airport will look after redeveloped in next year.

currently in airport are security passport control and passport control customs and other is arrivals also departure area. After development some changes is hall B will change and in passport control customs area also change in cafe area.

Before the development only main four feature are like check-in cafe walkway gates which is one to eight and there is not too much developing area here only simple environment. There main number is one two three to eight but looking too much beautiful.

After the development of an airport there are very advance level development like check-in bag drop cafe Atm sky train car hire and there is gate form one to eighteen which is too much enhancement and ATM machine is also too much good facilities and bag drop is also easy process for all employee for services and time saving for passengers.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response attempts to describe the changes between the two airport plans, but it fails to provide a clear overview or a structured comparison. While it mentions some features like the 'check-in' and 'gates', the description is fragmented and lacks a logical focus on the main trends or significant developments. The student focuses on subjective descriptions like 'looking too much beautiful' rather than objective reporting of the spatial changes. The response lacks a clear summary of the overall transformation, which is a key requirement for Task 1. Consequently, the information is not well-selected or effectively highlighted, leading to a limited response that does not fully address the requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks a clear paragraph structure, with ideas presented in a disjointed manner. There is no clear progression of information; the transition between the 'current' state and the 'future' state is abrupt and confusing. Cohesive devices are largely absent or misused, making the text feel like a series of disconnected sentences rather than a cohesive report. The lack of logical sequencing and the absence of effective paragraphing significantly hinder the flow of the response, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the two maps.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive, relying on simple terms like 'change', 'area', and 'development'. There is a lack of precise terminology required to describe maps or spatial changes (e.g., 'relocated', 'expanded', 'constructed', 'adjacent to'). The student uses informal and imprecise language such as 'too much beautiful' and 'too much good facilities', which is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with any degree of precision or academic tone, limiting the score to the lower end of the scale.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede clarity. There are significant issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'some changes is hall B'), article usage (e.g., 'in airport'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack necessary components, such as 'Here is illustration of site of an airport'. The use of complex structures is attempted but consistently fails, resulting in errors that cause difficulty for the reader. The control over basic grammar is weak, and the lack of accurate punctuation further complicates the reading process.

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