Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-06
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 4.0)
The given chart illustrates the percentage of site of a farm in 1950 and the same site today there are many differences see easily.
In this chart we see many changes from 1950 to present time in 1950 there is only few things like sheep fruit trees near road, vegetables, Barn, farmhouse, Chickens and when talk about present time on same place peoples install many thing according to his/her want in present time people install solar panel on sheep place manufacture camping field, parking areas, holiday cottage, barn, farm shop parking area near the road. when we see both chart at a time we easily see that for our want or for our satisfaction they manufacture everything which they want for their satisfaction they cut the trees in large amount and manufacture things which they use like houses, solar panels, parking areas, camping areas, barn and other goods which the want.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response attempts to describe the changes between the two maps, but it fails to provide a clear overview or a structured summary of the main features. The description is highly informal and subjective, focusing on the 'wants' and 'satisfaction' of people rather than objectively reporting the spatial changes. Several key features, such as the removal of the vegetable garden and the specific relocation of the farm shop, are not clearly identified. The response lacks the analytical tone required for an Academic Task 1 report, resulting in a failure to highlight the most significant trends or comparisons effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The essay lacks logical progression and clear paragraphing. The ideas are presented in a stream-of-consciousness style, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between 1950 and the present. Cohesive devices are almost entirely absent, and the few that are used are repetitive or misused. The lack of clear transitions between the description of the past and the present creates a disjointed reading experience. The overall structure is weak, as there is no clear introduction, body, or conclusion, and the sentences are poorly linked.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on basic verbs like 'install' and 'manufacture' to describe changes, which is inaccurate in the context of land use. Phrases such as 'when talk about present time' and 'when we see both chart at a time' are unnatural and demonstrate a lack of control over academic register. There is no attempt to use precise terminology related to map descriptions, such as 'demolished,' 'converted,' 'expanded,' or 'replaced.' The vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information accurately.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There is a lack of punctuation, with many run-on sentences that make the text difficult to parse. Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent, and there is a notable absence of complex sentence structures. Errors such as 'there is only few things' and 'in large amount' are persistent. The writing relies on simple, fragmented clauses, and the lack of proper sentence boundaries suggests a significant lack of control over basic English grammar and syntax.
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