Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-18
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 given images illustrate the information about the airport plan now and after its renovation in the next 12 months.
Overall, there are many changes after the development; there are a number of gates that have been added, and an ATM as well as car hair also be added in the future.
To commence with, in the present there are only 8 gates, but in the future there will be 10 more gates added as well as a walkway change into a sky train, and a shop will also be constructed in the laser space. There is only one gate for departures and arrivals. But in the future there one more gate will be added to both sides.
Moving forward, there is also one more colme where added in the departures area, as well as there is cafe and an ATM are also be added to the arrival area. Moreover, there is also an area for car hair would be constructed in the upcoming time.
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 student attempts to summarise the main features of the airport plans, noting the increase in the number of gates from 8 to 18, the addition of shops, an ATM, car hire, and a sky train. However, the response contains several inaccuracies and vague references, such as stating 'there is only one gate for departures and arrivals' and mentioning 'car hair' instead of car hire. The overview lacks clarity and precision regarding the spatial layout changes, struggling to articulate the transformation from a single concourse to a Y-shaped structure. Consequently, the task is addressed only partially, warranting a band score of 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The text is divided into short paragraphs, attempting to guide the reader through the comparison. However, the logical progression is weak due to disjointed sentence structures and awkward transitions like 'To commence with' and 'Moving forward'. Referencing and cohesive devices are often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'there is also one more colme where added'. While paragraphs are used, the internal cohesion and flow require significant improvement to achieve a higher band score.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The lexical range is limited and contains noticeable errors that occasionally impede understanding. The student uses basic vocabulary alongside attempts at task-specific terms, but suffers from spelling and word-choice mistakes, such as 'laser space' (leisure/remaining space), 'car hair' (car hire), and 'colme' (columns). Less common vocabulary is attempted with limited success. This performance aligns with the descriptors for Band 5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response demonstrates a limited range of sentence structures, relying heavily on simple clauses and faulty attempts at complex forms. There are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and passive voice constructions, such as 'an ATM as well as car hair also be added' and 'a walkway change into a sky train'. Punctuation is basic, and errors frequently cause difficulty for the reader, placing this response firmly in the Band 5 category.
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