Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-11
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)
The ideas illustrate the airport map before and after construction during the duration of a year.
the southwest airport now has two main gates first departues and second arrivals by entering first gate there is a cafe at the right corner and check in point on the left side both are opposite .Also,there is a passport cabin behinde the cafe.The security gaurd room near the passport controler.while,the second door is arrivals entering by this gate we can see cuto
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 3.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 3.0
The response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely impacts the score. Because the text is incomplete and stops abruptly mid-sentence, it fails to provide a summary of the main features or make the necessary comparisons between the 'now' and 'future' plans. The response only touches upon the current layout and does not address the redevelopment aspect at all. To improve, you must ensure you cover all parts of the prompt, including the changes shown in the second map, and provide a clear overview of the main trends or differences observed.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The text lacks logical organization and paragraphing. There is no clear structure, and the flow of information is disjointed. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices like 'Also' and 'while', they are used incorrectly or in a way that does not help the reader follow the description. The lack of a clear introduction, body, and conclusion makes the response difficult to follow. To improve, you should organize your report into distinct paragraphs: an introduction, an overview of the main changes, and detailed body paragraphs describing specific features.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive, often relying on simple descriptive words. There are several spelling errors, such as 'departues', 'behinde', 'gaurd', and 'controler', which hinder readability. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the features of a map effectively. To improve, you should learn specific terminology for describing diagrams, such as 'located in the north-east', 'replaced by', 'extended', or 'constructed'. Expanding your range of descriptive adjectives and nouns related to airport facilities will help you achieve a higher score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles, incorrect punctuation, and run-on sentences. For example, 'the southwest airport now has two main gates first departues' lacks necessary punctuation and structure. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the existing sentences are often fragmented or poorly constructed. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring each sentence has a clear subject and verb. Additionally, practice using correct punctuation and capitalization, as these are essential for clarity in formal writing.
See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.
Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.