Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-11-02

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)

There are two pictures that are illustrating the current and in future layout of southwest airport respectively.

By starting from the pressent site of an airport which has two walkways surrounds by gates, one in front of gate number 1 and other at gate 3. However, there are eight gates. Moreover, there are two separate sides one for departure of passengers and other for arrival of them. On the departure side, it has a check-in area on left side and also a cafe on top right corner other than that a security office while arriral side no facility except a customs service. In addition, both sides have passport control counter.

Turning over to the redevelopment look of next year, there are alot of changes like on departure side cafe will shift from top right corner to bottom left corner. Right next to it, there will be a bag drop area and on opposite to that will be a check-in area. W

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0

You identify the two stages and report several relevant changes, including the increase from eight gates to a larger gate area and the relocation of the café and check-in. However, the response addresses the plans only minimally: it ends before describing much of the redevelopment, so key features such as the Y-shaped concourse, sky train, shops, and new arrivals facilities are omitted. Some current details are also inaccurate or unclear: the plan shows one walkway, not two, and passport control is not on both sides as described. There is no clear overview of the main transformation. To improve, summarise the major changes first, then compare the terminal facilities and concourse systematically, ensuring every location matches the plan.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a basic sequence, moving from the current airport to the redevelopment, and phrases such as “Moreover,” “In addition,” and “Turning over” attempt to connect information. This gives the reader some sense of progression. However, the organisation is not fully controlled: the first paragraph combines several locations in a long, crowded sequence, while the second stops abruptly after “W,” leaving the comparison unfinished. Some references, such as “one in front of gate number 1,” are difficult to interpret, and the linking phrases do not always clarify how details relate. Use separate paragraphs for the overview, current layout, and planned changes, and group details by area so the comparison is easier to follow.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use some relevant airport vocabulary, including “check-in area,” “gates,” “customs service,” and “bag drop,” which helps communicate the subject. There is also an attempt to vary wording with “redevelopment” and “layout.” However, the range is limited and several choices or spelling errors reduce precision, including “pressent,” “arriral,” “alot,” and “other than that a security office.” Some phrases are awkward for describing a plan, such as “two walkways surrounds by gates” and “Turning over to the redevelopment look.” Aim for accurate, conventional map language and check spelling carefully. Terms such as “concourse,” “located,” “relocated,” and “extended” would help describe the changes more precisely.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more complex sentence forms, including a contrast introduced by “However” and a longer sentence beginning “On the departure side.” Nevertheless, complex constructions are often faulty, and errors sometimes make the relationships between features unclear. For example, “two walkways surrounds by gates” has problems with agreement and sentence structure, while “On the departure side, it has a check-in area” uses an unclear subject. The opening fragment, “By starting from the pressent site…,” is also not a complete, well-formed sentence. Tense control is inconsistent when describing the future plan, and punctuation around long lists needs attention. Practise complete sentences with clear subjects, and use present tense for the current plan and future forms for planned changes.

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