Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The diagrams illustrate the plan of the farm in 1950 and as of today.
Overall, the farm is more developed now. The area for sheep is demolished and track is converted into the road. Moreover, old place of barn is changed into the holiday cottages.
In 1950, There was a huge area for sheep. Furthermore, track was present which bisects the farm into two divisions. On the west side of the track was the place for fruit trees, soft tress, and vegetables respectively. Additionally, there was a place for barn and chickens on the eastern side. Between these two were a farmhouse.
Today, The site of the farm has been developed. The place for sheep has been vanished. Meanwhile, camping filed
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, which severely limits the ability to provide a full overview or detailed comparisons. The description is incomplete, as the text ends abruptly mid-sentence ('Meanwhile, camping filed'). While the introduction and initial overview attempt to address the task, the failure to complete the report means that key features of the 'today' plan are missing. To improve, you must ensure you describe all significant changes and reach the word count requirement to allow for a comprehensive summary of the visual data.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response uses some basic cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Moreover', and 'In 1950'. However, the abrupt ending of the text disrupts the logical flow and prevents the development of a coherent paragraph structure. Paragraphing is attempted, but the final paragraph is incomplete, which hinders the overall progression of the report. To improve, ensure that each paragraph is fully developed and that you use a wider variety of linking words to connect your ideas more fluidly throughout the entire response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'place for sheep' and 'place for barn' are basic and lack precision. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'soft tress' (likely meant 'soft fruit trees') and 'camping filed' (likely 'camping field'). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. Focus on using more precise terminology for describing maps, such as 'converted into', 'replaced by', or 'transformed'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains several grammatical errors, such as 'The area for sheep is demolished' (should be 'was demolished'), 'old place of barn is changed' (missing articles), and 'There was a huge area for sheep' (capitalization error). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and the attempt at a complex structure at the end is incomplete. There is a lack of variety in sentence construction. To improve, focus on using a mix of simple and complex sentences and ensure consistent use of tenses when describing past and present states.
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