Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-22
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 charts describes changes and replacments made in a harbour design from 2000 to now.
Overall the big replacment came in existance that the marina(private yachts)and fishing boats area changed with each other over the time. while a noticeable "cafe and shops" addition also made in the new design on west side of the lifeboat section.Also the castle(disused) renaimed as hotel in todays model near the private beach.
In 2000 north west corner hawing shower and toilets ,car park, these remains same in lattest model and having near marina and the fishing boats was along with other car park in south west but now these two are replaced with each other .there had been made one more dock in new one while in old one there was only two docks .
There is a most noticeable addition made "cafes and shops" in the south side of dock where the lifeboat also enters to water life boat remains unchanged and connected with road the road also connected to the castle disused that is renamed now as hotel having private beach in south side now but the private beach was public beach in past .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the harbour changes, such as the relocation of the marina and fishing boats, the addition of shops, and the conversion of the castle. However, the description is sometimes confusing, particularly when explaining the spatial relationships of the car parks and docks. The overview is present but lacks clarity due to grammatical issues. While the main trends are identified, the report would benefit from a more structured approach to grouping the information (e.g., permanent features vs. changed features) to ensure the reader can easily follow the comparison between the two time periods.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, which helps the overall structure. However, the flow of ideas is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and a lack of cohesive devices. For instance, the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs is abrupt. Referencing is often unclear, such as in the phrase 'these remains same in lattest model', where the antecedent is ambiguous. The use of linking words is limited, and the progression of information feels mechanical rather than logical, which hinders the reader's ability to follow the comparison smoothly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. There are several instances of inaccurate word choice, such as 'replacment came in existance' and 'renaimed as hotel'. The student struggles with precise terminology for describing map changes, often relying on basic verbs like 'changed' or 'made'. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of variety and the frequent spelling errors (e.g., 'lattest', 'renaimed', 'hawing') indicate a need for a broader range of vocabulary and better attention to word formation and spelling to reach a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The charts describes'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or lack necessary punctuation, making them difficult to parse. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, they are often faulty, such as 'there had been made one more dock in new one while in old one there was only two docks'. The control of grammar is inconsistent, and the high frequency of errors is a significant limiting factor.
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