Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-28

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The plans below show the site of a farm in 1950 and the same site today.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.



 

Student answer (Band 5.5)

The given maps illustrate the site of a farm in year 1950 and today site .

Overall there is a comparison between two sites which is established in year 1950 and the same site today . It wwas a beechwood farm .

In year 1950 there were fruit tress but now farm shops are establish there , there were no parks in 1950 but now parks are suitated there .Tracks were replaced by the road but now there is parking for people. Sheep were destroyed in 1950 but today tress and comping field is there . Solar panels are there in today Beechwood Farm . Barn replaced by holiday cottage . River is situated in both beechwood farm. Barn is situated towards the southern part of the farm near the main road . Chickens are there in today farm .

It was a comparison of two farms which is constructed in 1950 year and today .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response attempts to describe the changes between the two maps, but it fails to provide a clear or accurate summary. Several statements are factually incorrect based on the provided images, such as the claim that 'sheep were destroyed' or that there were 'no parks' in 1950. The description lacks a logical structure, and the main features are not highlighted effectively. The overview is very weak and does not clearly identify the significant transformations, such as the shift from agricultural use to tourism and leisure facilities. To improve, focus on identifying the most prominent changes and grouping them logically rather than listing individual items in a disjointed manner.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into short, fragmented paragraphs, but the flow of ideas is poor. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences and ideas, making the text feel like a series of isolated statements rather than a cohesive report. The referencing is often unclear, and the progression of information is confusing. For instance, the transition between the 1950s description and the current state is abrupt. Using linking words such as 'whereas,' 'in contrast,' or 'subsequently' would help guide the reader through the comparison more effectively and improve the overall logical flow of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'there are' or 'is situated.' There are several instances of incorrect word choice, such as 'comping field' (likely meaning camping) and 'suitated' (spelling error). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the changes in a precise or academic manner. To achieve a higher band, you should incorporate more specific terminology related to map descriptions, such as 'transformed,' 'converted,' 'expanded,' or 'demolished,' and ensure that you use accurate terminology for the features shown on the map.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'fruit tress,' 'shops are establish'), incorrect verb tenses, and awkward sentence structures. The use of articles is inconsistent, and there are several spelling mistakes throughout the text. While the writer attempts to use some complex ideas, the execution is consistently flawed. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring consistent tense usage when describing past and present states, and proofreading for common errors in pluralization and verb forms.

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