Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-04
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 diagram illustrates the Porth Harbour in 2000 and shows today features about its style.
Overall, Addition of showers and toilets was a big change in south while castle disused place is now used for hotel which placed in east. Moreover, duck for passenger ferries is also grow in now.
In 2000, main road was saw which as it is constructed in present area, while in past there was 1 shower and toilets and 2 car parks places available. In contrast, shower and toilets become increased in southside but the road is being closed now which opened in south car park in 2000. Marine private yachts and fishing boats exchanged there locations. Furthermore, public beach remained same.
There are single duck place in 2000 for passenger ferries at present it becomes double which placed in north side. Main road in south remained same but cut it with car park and at present there is a addition of cafes and shops which is not available in past. lifeboat along the road is similar as the previous era, what is more castle disused replaced with hotel and connect with the south side road, In 2000 road was not available to gone for castle. private beach for hotel is same but now used for hotel.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response identifies the main features of the harbour, such as the addition of cafes, the hotel, and the expansion of ferry facilities. However, the description is often confusing and inaccurate. For instance, stating 'main road was saw' or 'duck for passenger ferries is also grow' makes it difficult for the reader to follow the changes. While the overview attempts to highlight key shifts, the lack of clarity in reporting the spatial changes (e.g., the location of the hotel and the road) means the information is not fully developed or accurately conveyed. The response covers the main points but lacks the precision required for a higher band.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes incorrect, such as 'what is more castle disused replaced with hotel'. Referencing is frequently unclear, making it hard to track which part of the harbour is being discussed. The transition between the 2000 layout and the present day is often blurred, which hinders the logical flow of the report. While there is an attempt to use linking words, they are not always used effectively to guide the reader through the comparison.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'duck' instead of 'dock', 'disused place' instead of 'disused castle', and 'exchanged there locations'. These errors occasionally impede communication, as the reader must guess the intended meaning. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the changes with precision, relying on basic terms that do not capture the nuances of the visual data provided in the prompt.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect readability. There are issues with verb tense consistency (e.g., 'main road was saw', 'is being closed now'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are poorly constructed, such as 'Main road in south remained same but cut it with car park'. While the meaning can generally be inferred, the high frequency of errors in basic sentence construction prevents the use of a wider range of structures. Simple sentences are attempted, but even these often contain errors in subject-verb agreement or word order.
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