Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-27
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 two plans illustrates that changes have been take place in porth Harbour between 2000 and present day
overall changes that are made in harbbour is that now they are facilitating the tourist . they develop the cafe and shops for peoples who comes to visit the porth Harbour . They also develop the private beach for the families and hotels for the tourist who want to make stay there at the same time they have relocated the some places in Porth Harbour such as marina and fisher boats
In 2000 western side of Porth harbour have shower and toilets , car parking that are adject to main road where people can park the car , and in eastern side of Porth harbour in 2000 consist of public beaches and castle , and in northern side it consists of Marina , dock and passenger ferries and then in north side it allocated an are for fishing boats and life boats and for public beach . but today as compared to 2000 Porth Harbour is organized and provide much facilities . In western side they have built more toilets and showers for tourist , and in southern where there is fishish boats in 2000 there is now marina and adjecent to marina they built a new cafes and shops for the tourist . the eastern side has also gone with several changes they demolished the castle and build a new hotel for the tourist and where there is a public beach they converted into private beach . and about the northern side it is same as 2000 .
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's transformation, such as the addition of tourist facilities and the relocation of the marina. However, the overview is somewhat repetitive and lacks a clear, concise summary of the most significant changes. While the response identifies key developments like the hotel and private beach, the description of the layout is occasionally confusing, particularly regarding the northern side, which is described as 'same as 2000' despite the visual evidence of changes. To reach a higher band, ensure the overview highlights the most striking trends (e.g., the shift from industrial/functional to tourist-oriented) rather than just listing individual features.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hindered by a lack of effective cohesive devices. Sentences are often strung together with 'and' or 'but', making the progression feel mechanical. There is a lack of variety in linking words, and the referencing is sometimes unclear, such as when the text jumps between different sides of the harbour without clear transition markers. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs is weak, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the two time periods smoothly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'develop the cafe' and 'make stay there' are unnatural. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'harbbour', 'adject', and 'fishish', which distract the reader. While the student attempts to use topic-specific vocabulary like 'marina', 'demolished', and 'relocated', the overall range is limited. To improve, the student should focus on using more precise collocations and ensuring accurate spelling of common descriptive terms related to maps and urban development.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The two plans illustrates', 'changes have been take place') and article usage. Sentence structures are generally simple, and attempts at complex sentences are often marred by errors in tense or word order. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and incorrect capitalization. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of basic errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on consistent verb tenses and basic sentence construction would be highly beneficial.
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