Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

The diagrams illustrate the design of beechwood farm in 1950 then redeveloped and look more attractive today.

Overall, there were limited shops in 1950. Many shops were replaced by new ones and some more were added. Today farm looks very attractive.

In 1950, There were fruits tree now farm shop is added along fruit trees. Soft fruit, vegetables, farm house and chickens shops remained unchanged. on the east side, there were a barn now it is replace with holiday cottages.

There was a track then it reconstructed and now it become road. On the north east corner there was a sheep area then it transformed and now there is parking area along the road. There is also solar panels fit which was empty before. Now this area has also camping field. there were no tree before but now there is a big three. Beechwood farm now look more attractive.

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 score. While you have identified the main features of the farm's transformation, the analysis is somewhat superficial. You mention several changes, such as the barn being replaced by holiday cottages and the addition of solar panels, but the report lacks a clear, analytical overview that synthesizes the trends. Furthermore, the description is repetitive and relies on listing changes rather than making meaningful comparisons. To improve, ensure you provide a clear summary of the overall changes in the introduction and ensure your response meets the length requirement to fully develop your points.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into paragraphs, but the flow between sentences is often disjointed. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'In 1950' and 'On the east side', but the transitions between ideas feel mechanical. The paragraphing is present but the internal structure of the paragraphs lacks logical progression, often jumping between different areas of the farm without a clear spatial or thematic focus. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that guides the reader through the comparison of the two time periods.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic verbs like 'added', 'replaced', and 'transformed'. There are also some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'big three' (likely meaning 'big tree') and 'chickens shops', which are not standard collocations. You attempt to describe the changes, but the range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with precision. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more varied and precise terminology related to maps and changes, such as 'converted', 'demolished', 'expanded', or 'integrated'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with article usage ('the farm', 'a barn'), subject-verb agreement ('there were a barn'), and tense consistency ('now it is replace'). Sentence structures are mostly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several run-on sentences and missing capital letters at the start of sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and proofreading for minor errors in tense and articles.

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