Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-11-04
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 two map presents the site of an airport how it look now and after remodeling next year.
Overall, the airport has undergone substancial changes . New travelling facility had been added to the area for instance, sky tains . moreover, cash withdrwal and deposit machines and shops are added to the area .
To begin with, the southwest airport in present day have two gates , the departure part is located on the left hand side and the arrival gate is on the right . moreover, if we go in throught the departures side their is check- in counter and a caffe just right to it , just above the cafe their is passport control and security checking area . furthermore, at arrivals their is customs and passport control area
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0
The response identifies the broad comparison between the airport now and after redevelopment, and its overview mentions additions such as the sky train and shops. However, it does not adequately summarise the plans: most of the response describes the current layout, while the key future changes—18 gates in a Y-shaped concourse, the sky train’s route, and the new or relocated facilities—are largely omitted. The statement that the airport has “two gates” misreads the plan, which shows gates 1–8 at present. The description of the current terminal includes some relevant locations, but the account remains incomplete and the overview is vague. The response is also 19 words below the required minimum. Develop a balanced comparison of both plans and report the main changes.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The response has a basic paragraph structure: an opening, a brief overview, and a paragraph describing the current airport. This gives the reader some sense of organisation, and sequencing phrases such as “To begin with” and “furthermore” help introduce details. However, there is no clear progression to a description of the redevelopment, so the comparison is left unfinished. Several linking words, including “moreover,” are repeated, and the long final paragraph combines multiple locations without a clear sequence. Organise the body around the present layout and the proposed changes, using location-based sequencing and clear references to distinguish the two plans. This would make the limited information easier to follow.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5
The response uses some relevant airport vocabulary, including “departures,” “arrivals,” “check-in counter,” “passport control,” and “customs,” which helps communicate the basic layout. It also attempts more specific terms such as “sky trains” and “cash withdrawal and deposit machines.” However, spelling errors are frequent, for example “substancial,” “tains,” “withdrwal,” and “throught,” and some expressions are imprecise or unsuitable: “two gates” appears to mean the two terminal sections, while “cash withdrwal and deposit machines” does not accurately name the ATM shown. “Remodeling” is less precise than “redevelopment” in this context. Use accurate map terminology, check spelling carefully, and choose concise labels such as “ATM” and “boarding gates”.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The response attempts both simple and longer sentences, but control is inconsistent. Errors in agreement and verb forms appear in “The two map presents,” “how it look,” and “the airport … have two gates.” There are also problems with articles and sentence construction, as in “in present day” and “if we go in throught the departures side their is check-in counter.” The final paragraph relies heavily on joined clauses, with punctuation that does not clearly separate the ideas. These errors sometimes make the intended relationships harder to follow. Practise accurate present and future forms when comparing plans, subject–verb agreement, and complete sentence boundaries. Shorter, carefully controlled sentences would help before adding more complex structures.
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