Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-14
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 map provide the information about the Harbour in 2000 and how its looks in present.
overall, the area has developed a lot by time ,there are a hotel and cafes and shops has been constructed in the south direction and fishing and marina has exchange with each other.
In detail, there are showers and toilets are constructed in the south west direction which was not exist in the past . the new dock has emerged in the new plan of the city in the north side . public bleech remain stable in the plan . In the south east direction a new hotel exist instead of castle, whereas the public beech exist in the same direction. the fishing which was in north west direction has exchange with the marina
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the main features are identified, such as the addition of the hotel, shops, and the relocation of the marina and fishing areas, the analysis is underdeveloped. The description lacks sufficient detail and precision, and the failure to reach the minimum length means the task is not fully addressed. To improve, you must provide a more comprehensive overview and ensure that all significant changes are described with greater clarity and detail to meet the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into an introduction and a body paragraph, but the overall structure is weak. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'in the... direction'. Paragraphing is insufficient, as the response would benefit from a clearer separation between the overview and the specific details. The logical progression of ideas is hindered by the brevity of the text and the lack of varied linking words, making the flow feel somewhat disjointed. Improving the use of transition signals would help connect your ideas more effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, which limits the ability to describe the changes precisely. Phrases like 'developed a lot' and 'has exchange with each other' are imprecise and grammatically awkward. There is a lack of variety in the descriptive language used for the map features. To achieve a higher band, you should aim to use more sophisticated vocabulary related to urban development and spatial descriptions, such as 'undergone significant transformation', 'relocated', or 'replaced by'. Expanding your range of synonyms will help you describe the changes more accurately.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues ('the rendered map provide', 'there are a hotel and cafes... has been constructed') and tense inconsistencies. The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several missing or misplaced commas. These errors occasionally impede the clarity of the information being presented. Focusing on mastering basic sentence construction and ensuring subject-verb agreement will be essential for improving your grammatical accuracy and range.
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