Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

Task-1

The two maps detail the major structural transformation that took place in Beechwood farm between 1950 and today.

overall, there is a major development took place however sheep area in the sheep area camping field, solar panels and parking in the both edges were made.

Mostly improvement took place in sheep area, which is now converted into commercial type area. In the half of the field solar panel was installed. beside small parking area in the bottom nevertheless camping field for camping and a giant tree was grown additionally parking was made in the top corner for the field.

The track road of 1950 is now upgraded into road often to the end often two v-shaped road now joint to Barn however 1950's barn upgraded into Holiday cottages. farmhouse and chickens are now same as before. Nevertheless a slight change was made in fruit trees by installed a farm shop.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the transformation, such as the conversion of the sheep area and the addition of new facilities like the farm shop and solar panels. However, the report lacks a clear, analytical overview. The description of the changes is somewhat fragmented and lacks precision in spatial referencing (e.g., 'in the both edges'). While the main features are identified, the comparison between 1950 and today could be more effectively integrated to highlight the extent of the development. The summary is functional but lacks the cohesive synthesis required for a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and confusing transitions. For example, the use of 'nevertheless' and 'beside' is often grammatically incorrect or contextually inappropriate, which hinders the reader's ability to follow the progression of changes. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult to track which part of the farm is being discussed. While there is an attempt to use cohesive devices, they are often used mechanically or incorrectly, leading to a lack of smooth progression between ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'area', 'made', and 'upgraded'. There are noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'commercial type area' and 'track road of 1950'. The phrasing 'giant tree was grown' is unnatural. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning of the task, it lacks the precision and range needed to describe the structural changes effectively. The errors in word formation and usage occasionally cause some difficulty for the reader.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect readability. There are issues with sentence structure, such as 'there is a major development took place', and incorrect verb tenses or forms, such as 'by installed a farm shop'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and sentence boundaries. While the student attempts some complex structures, they are often faulty, leading to a lack of clarity. Simple sentences are generally understandable, but the overall control of grammar is weak, with errors occurring throughout the text.

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