Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-09-19
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 depict the information about porth harbour in 2000 and today.
Overall, it is evident that the new cafes and shpes are opened recently as well as private hotel is constructed and private beach along with river side.
At first glance, it is crystal clear that in 2000, in north middle side there were only one dock available but now there are one more constructed. Moreover, in north-west side new facilities are provided such as fishing boats which are not available in 2000.
Glancing upon the remaining details, it is evident that in 2000, castle are available in south-east side but now there are new hotel are build and the public beach turned it to the private beach. Meanwhile, in the south side new cafes and shops are opened. Furthermore, fishing boats were removed and mariene [private yachts] are constructed, whereas some showers and towels also provided near car park.
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 attempts to summarise the main features of the maps comparing Porth Harbour in 2000 and today. While it successfully identifies several notable changes, such as the new cafes and shops, the replacement of the disused castle with a hotel, and the conversion of the public beach into a private one, there are notable inaccuracies and omissions in the data reporting. For instance, the student states that fishing boats were not available in 2000, whereas the source clearly shows them occupying the central basin in 2000. Additionally, the overall overview is somewhat underdeveloped, and the information is presented in a slightly disjointed manner. Consequently, the response addresses the task only partially, aligning with the Band 5 descriptors.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response attempts a structured approach with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. However, the logical progression is frequently hindered by repetitive transitional phrases such as "it is evident that" and "it is crystal clear that". Paragraphing is attempted, but the grouping of ideas is somewhat disjointed; for instance, details regarding the northern and southern areas are mixed across paragraphs rather than being logically organized by location or theme. Cohesive devices are mechanically used and sometimes awkward, as seen in phrases like "Glancing upon the remaining details". Overall arrangement shows some organisation, but referencing and flow are faulty, corresponding to Band 5.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The student uses a limited vocabulary range that is minimally adequate for the task. Basic terms like "dock", "hotel", "beach", and "car park" are utilised correctly, but attempts at less common vocabulary result in noticeable errors and unnatural collocations, such as "private hotel" instead of simply a hotel, "showers and towels" instead of "showers and toilets", and the misspelling "mariene". There are also vocabulary slips like "shpes" for shops and "river side" instead of coastal location. These lexical errors and limitations cause some strain for the reader, fitting the Band 5 descriptor.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The text contains a very limited range of grammatical structures, relying heavily on basic, repetitive introductory frames like "it is evident that" followed by simple or moderately complex clauses. There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues ("castle are available", "new hotel are build"), tense inconsistencies, and word form errors ("turned it to the private beach"). Punctuation is basic. Because these frequent errors cause occasional difficulty for the reader and complex structures are often faulty, the response fits the Band 5 level for grammar.
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