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 map of Porth Harbour from 2000 and how it looks today demonstrate many changes occurred, As the total area of Harbour have increased with modern advancement.
First of all, many advancements have been seen in the recent map of Harbour, new cafes and shops are opened beside the port, and on the southeast of the map where there was a castle beside public beach have been vanished and the area allotted to private beach for the hotels. Moving towards the Marine private yachts area have me
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 is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely limits the ability to provide a full overview or report main features. The summary is incomplete, as the text cuts off mid-sentence. While the introduction attempts to outline the changes, the lack of development and the failure to complete the task mean that the requirements are only partially addressed. To improve, you must ensure you cover all visual information provided in the prompt and meet the minimum word count to allow for a comprehensive analysis of the data.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks a clear logical progression due to its incomplete nature. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the abrupt ending prevents the development of a coherent structure. Cohesive devices are used in a very limited way, such as 'First of all', but the overall flow is disrupted by the unfinished sentences and the lack of a concluding summary. To improve, focus on structuring your response with a clear introduction, an overview of the main trends, and distinct body paragraphs that are fully developed.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'many advancements have been seen' and 'total area of Harbour have increased' show limited control over academic register and collocation. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'have been vanished', which is grammatically incorrect and unnatural. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise vocabulary related to maps and changes, such as 'transformed', 'expanded', or 'replaced', and ensure that your word choices are contextually appropriate.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains several grammatical errors that impede clarity. For example, 'the total area of Harbour have increased' contains a subject-verb agreement error, and 'have been vanished' is an incorrect use of the passive voice. The sentence structure is simplistic, and the text ends mid-sentence, which prevents the use of a wider range of complex structures. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and the correct formation of passive structures, which are essential for describing changes in maps.
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