Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-10

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 give Maps illustrates the redevelopment of a farm site as of today and how it looked in 1950.

Overall, it is apparent that, for better electricity connection solar panels has been installed and routes and some other facilities has substantial change.

TO commence with, it is noticeable that, into northeast of farm, the sheep field has divided into two parts, where one section is used for solar panels for better power source. while another section has used for camping area. However, a small parking space at the bottom of the area. Tracks are now made into Roads and in the eastern part of farm in place of Barn, Holiday cottage has been made, whereas barn now has a new building at the corner of triangular section of road. Moreover, the three fields namely Vegetable, soft fruits and fruit trees have still remained the same but just a new

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the task achievement score. While you have identified the main features of the maps, the summary is incomplete; the final sentence is cut off mid-thought, leaving the description of the fields unfinished. To improve, ensure you provide a complete overview and cover all significant changes, such as the removal of the barn and the addition of the new building. The lack of a conclusion and the unfinished sentence prevent a full development of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the flow is hindered by the incomplete ending. You use some cohesive devices like 'To commence with' and 'Moreover,' which help structure the response. However, the logical progression is interrupted by the abrupt finish. To reach a higher band, ensure that each paragraph is fully developed and that your ideas lead to a clear, finished conclusion. The referencing is generally clear, but the mechanical nature of some transitions could be improved for better flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'redevelopment,' 'substantial change,' and 'power source.' However, there are several errors in word choice and form, such as 'The give Maps' (should be 'The given maps') and 'routes... has substantial change' (should be 'have undergone substantial changes'). These errors do not impede communication, but they limit the precision of your writing. Expanding your range of descriptive verbs and ensuring correct word forms will help improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly regarding subject-verb agreement, such as 'facilities has substantial change' and 'the sheep field has divided' (should be 'has been divided'). You attempt some complex structures, but they are often marred by these inaccuracies. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary commas and capitalization issues. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring that passive voice constructions are formed correctly (e.g., 'has been installed').

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