Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-17
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)
This graphs tell the plans of site airport now and how it will look after redevelopment in the next year.
This is the southwest airport. First, the airport condition is that there is 1 to 8 gates for entry . when we entry the airport we walk and sometimes we see a security passport control and passport control customs. In security passport control there is check in and a cafe where people can take tea and coffee and also there departures but in passport control customs their is no cafe etc their is only arrivals .
second. after the development of airport their this many thing which is new and make it special. their is 1 to 18 gates and their is sky train and many shops. and we see their is security passport control and passport control customs . In security passport control we see new things like their is bag drop option available and check in and also have cafe and last departures. and In passport control customs their is cafe ,ATM and cars hire and also have arrivals.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The response attempts to describe the two maps of Southwest Airport, noting the current layout and the proposed redevelopment changes such as the extension of gates to 1-18, the addition of a sky train, and new facilities like shops, a bag drop, and a car hire area. However, the information is presented in a very basic, narrative style rather than an objective summary report. Important visual details are described in a disjointed way, and the response lacks an effective overview that highlights the main overall transformations, such as the major structural expansion into a Y-shape.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The text is organised into three paragraphs, including an introductory sentence and two body paragraphs representing the two maps. However, progression is weak, and the use of cohesive devices is highly repetitive and mechanical, relying heavily on conversational transition words like "First," and "second. after the development". Referencing is often unclear (e.g., "their this many thing which is new"), which disrupts the logical flow and makes the overall arrangement difficult to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The lexical range is very limited and basic, with frequent vocabulary choices that are inappropriate for an academic task (e.g., "this graphs tell", "make it special", "cars hire"). There are numerous issues with word formation, spelling, and collocation. While the student manages to borrow some technical labels from the prompt like "security passport control" and "arrivals", the vocabulary overall is inadequate for clear and precise reporting.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The student displays a very limited range of grammatical structures, relying almost exclusively on simple sentences joined by coordinating conjunctions. There are persistent, highly frequent errors in basic grammar, punctuation, and capitalization throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues ("This graphs tell", "there is 1 to 8 gates"), run-on clauses, and missing articles. These numerous errors frequently strain the reader's comprehension.
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