Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-07
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)
This plan illustrates the plan of Beechwood farm in 1950 and the same site today. Overall, the highest changes can be see in upper part of the plan that includes some changes.
To commence with, river remain same in past and present plan.
Likewise, fruits trees, soft fruits, vegetables location are unchanged in both the blueprint. In 1950, northern part of plan only includes sheeps, however in today's structure, that all space are covered with camping field, solar panels, and two parking. Another major changes are done in barn place, that is replaced by holiday cottages and barn place are placed next to the chickens. Farmhouse and chickens are southern part of the plan which has no significant changes in new plan.
To sum up, major changes can see with the new technologies and some facilities and track of the farm, that are totally new in the present time.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the farm plans, identifying key changes such as the addition of solar panels and holiday cottages. However, the response is slightly under the 150-word minimum, which impacts the overall task achievement. While the main features are reported, the description lacks sufficient detail and comparative analysis to fully develop the response. The overview is quite brief and does not effectively highlight the most significant transformations. To improve, you should aim to provide a more comprehensive summary of the changes and ensure you meet the minimum word count requirement to avoid a penalty.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'To commence with', 'To sum up'). There are also issues with referencing; for instance, 'that all space' and 'that is replaced' are grammatically awkward and hinder the flow of ideas. The progression of information is logical, moving from the overview to specific details, but the lack of sophisticated linking words makes the writing feel disjointed. Improving the variety of transition signals and ensuring clearer pronoun references would enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for a higher band. You rely on basic terms like 'changes', 'place', and 'structure'. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'highest changes can be see' (should be 'greatest changes can be seen') and 'fruits trees' (should be 'fruit trees'). To achieve a higher score, you should incorporate more specific vocabulary related to maps and changes, such as 'transformed', 'converted', 'remained constant', or 'delineated'. Expanding your range of descriptive language will help you convey information more accurately and naturally.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'river remain same' (subject-verb agreement), 'in both the blueprint' (pluralization), and 'major changes can see' (passive voice error). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. When complex structures are attempted, they often contain errors, such as 'that all space are covered'. To improve, focus on mastering subject-verb agreement, correct use of articles, and the passive voice, which is essential for describing map changes. Increasing the variety of sentence structures will also help demonstrate better grammatical control.
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