Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-04

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 maps illustrates the current visuals of the site of a farm in and in the year 1950.

Overall, beechwood farm has changed significantly with key changes included increased technological facilities and vacation amenities

In 1950, the beechwood farm had only fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables with the track facing to the main road. In the south the river was flowing to the north-eastern side it had a large area where only sheep were there. It used to be a traditional farm with a farmhouse and a barn along with the chickens.

At present the site has transformed into the modern farm which modified the sheep area into tourist attraction area with camping facilities and parkings. Additionally it has a solar panels to assist with electricity. the river remained unchanged. However, the fruit trees area now includes a shop farm and soft fruit and vegetables are relatively constant. The main chan

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the maps, identifying key changes such as the addition of solar panels, camping facilities, and the farm shop. However, the response is incomplete, ending abruptly with 'The main chan', which prevents a full summary of the information. While the overview is present, the lack of a conclusion and the unfinished sentence mean that the task is not fully addressed. To improve, ensure you complete your sentences and provide a cohesive summary that synthesizes the changes rather than just listing them. The comparison between 1950 and the present is clear, but the lack of closure significantly impacts the overall task completion.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression from the past to the present. However, the abrupt ending disrupts the flow and coherence of the final section. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'In 1950', 'At present', and 'Additionally', but they are somewhat mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, but the incomplete nature of the final paragraph makes the overall structure feel unfinished. To reach a higher band, ensure that your writing has a clear, logical conclusion that summarizes the most significant trends observed in the maps.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with terms like 'technological facilities', 'vacation amenities', and 'transformed' used appropriately. There are some minor errors in word choice, such as 'current visuals' instead of 'current layout' or 'map', and 'shop farm' instead of 'farm shop'. The range is sufficient to convey the main points, but it lacks the sophistication required for higher bands. To improve, focus on more precise collocations related to map descriptions, such as 'the site underwent a transformation' or 'the area was repurposed'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'The maps illustrates' (subject-verb agreement), 'with key changes included' (incorrect verb form), and 'it has a solar panels' (article usage). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and capitalization errors. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to affect the clarity of the writing. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent use of articles would significantly improve the accuracy of your work.

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