Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-11
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
The rendered plans depict the information about the harbour in 2000 and how it looks now a day.
Overall, their are major changes on southern part of the plan at today's date, while their are some changes between on western part of Porth harbour.
Firstly, in 2000 their was huge castle in southern part of the porth harbour but according today's plan it convert into hotel. After that, in last year near road their is only life boat while now a day's they also attached cafes and shops. In year 2000, their was only one boat but in
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, reaching only 98 words. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. While you identified some key features, such as the conversion of the castle into a hotel and the addition of shops and cafes, the description is incomplete and lacks a proper conclusion or a comprehensive overview of all changes. The abrupt ending further indicates that the task was not fully developed. To improve, you must ensure you cover all significant changes shown in the diagrams and provide a more detailed analysis to meet the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into a brief introduction, an overview, and a body paragraph, which provides a basic structure. However, the progression of ideas is hindered by the incomplete nature of the text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Firstly' and 'After that', but they are somewhat mechanical. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the lack of a final paragraph or a completed sentence structure at the end of the text disrupts the overall flow. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph is fully developed with clear, logical transitions between points.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'changes', 'part', and 'plan'. There are several errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'now a day's' instead of 'nowadays' and 'it convert into' instead of 'it was converted into'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the visual data with precision. To achieve a higher band, you should incorporate more specific descriptive language related to maps and changes, such as 'transformed', 'expanded', 'demolished', or 'constructed', and ensure correct usage of prepositions and word forms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues ('their are major changes') and incorrect use of homophones ('their' instead of 'there'). Sentence structures are simple and often contain errors in tense and article usage. The attempt at complex structures is limited and often results in ungrammatical phrasing, such as 'according today's plan it convert into hotel'. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically the use of 'there is/are' and consistent verb tenses when describing past and present states. Proofreading for common errors like 'their/there' is essential.
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