Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-30
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 give images illustrates the current location of the airport and its apperence after adding amenities and reinnovation in upcoming some years.The whole structure will be developed and the building structure for the gates also will be changed.
To begin with departures side in the old structure the check in facility will be moved to the right side from the left and the bag drop and cafe spots will be built there along the wall.
On the other hand from arrival side there is nothing in present stucture of airport so the cafe will constructed there beside cafe the ATM machine should be installed and there will also be a taxi hiring spot at the corner.
Over all, The numbers of gates will also be increased and instead of walkway there will be modern sky train system.In contrast, the old structure contains the only one door for departures and arrivals as well but in new there will be two of them.
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 address the task by describing the main changes shown in the airport maps, noting alterations to the gates, check-in, and the addition of a sky train and amenities. However, the response contains several inaccuracies in reading the visual data; for example, stating that the check-in facility in the old structure will be moved to the right side when it actually moves inward/central in the new layout, and misinterpreting elements of the departures and arrivals zones. Furthermore, the overview is rather fragmented rather than presenting a cohesive summary of the major developmental trends. Consequently, the response meets the minimum word count but falls short of fully and accurately covering all key features of the prompt, aligning best with a Band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The essay is divided into an introduction, body paragraphs, and an overall concluding paragraph, which provides a basic organisational structure. However, paragraphing is poorly executed, with sentences run together and missing necessary breaks. Cohesive devices are minimal and sometimes awkward, such as 'To begin with departures side' and 'On the other hand from arrival side', which do not function smoothly as transition markers. The progression of ideas lacks fluidity, making the relationships between the spatial changes somewhat difficult to follow. These issues place the response firmly in the Band 5.0 category for coherence and cohesion.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is generally basic and repetitive, featuring frequent misspellings and inaccurate word choices such as 'give images', 'apperence', 'reinnovation', and 'stucture'. There is an attempt to use some task-related terms like 'amenities', 'gates', and 'sky train', but the range is limited and minimally adequate for the prompt. Word formation and collocation errors, such as 'taxi hiring spot' instead of 'car hire', impede clarity in places. This demonstrates lexical performance consistent with a Band 5.0 descriptor.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The essay displays a very limited range of grammatical structures, relying heavily on simple sentences and occasional faulty attempts at complex constructions. There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including missing prepositions, incorrect verb tenses ('the cafe will constructed'), and punctuation omissions (such as a missing full stop in the first sentence). Subject-verb agreement and article usage are also problematic. Because errors are frequent and occasionally cause strain for the reader, the grammar performance reflects a Band 5.0 level.
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