Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-11
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 map illustrate the farming site in 19950 and unchanged site Beechwood Farm in Now.
In 1950 , Road is constructed through west to north .Under the road north west side was going river toward the East in circle motion. which have not change in recent year. fruit trees farm was grow near to the main road but it has added small farm shop in one side corner . Track had built to cover the sheep however, it is replace with road.
In additions, soft fruits and vegetables were grow together in line which show not change. one new Barn had made in the last corner of the Road in the south direction. recent year, sheep farm have changed to add new facilities like parking , camping field, and solar panels and east side small parking area. two farms are add in holiday cottage or farmhouse in lower right side near to single road.
overall, it show major changes in now. which add new things like modern word.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to describe the changes between the two maps, but it fails to provide a clear overview or a logical summary of the main features. While some changes are mentioned, such as the addition of a farm shop and the conversion of the sheep farm, the information is often inaccurate or confusingly presented (e.g., describing the river as having a 'circle motion'). The lack of a clear, coherent summary of the overall trends makes it difficult for the reader to grasp the transformation of the site. The response addresses the task but lacks the necessary analytical depth and clarity required for a higher band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure is weak. The progression of ideas is often disjointed, and the use of cohesive devices is either missing or misused, such as 'In additions' and 'overall, it show'. The referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult to follow which part of the map is being described. The sentences are often fragmented, and the lack of logical flow between the descriptions of the 1950 site and the current site hinders the overall coherence of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'unchanged site Beechwood Farm in Now' and 'two farms are add in holiday cottage'. The student struggles to use precise terminology to describe map features, relying on basic descriptions that do not accurately reflect the visual information provided. While the meaning is generally discernible, the lack of variety and the persistent errors in word formation and usage significantly limit the effectiveness of the communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede clarity. There are significant issues with verb tenses (e.g., 'The map illustrate', 'Track had built'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. Many sentences are grammatically incomplete or incorrectly constructed, such as 'which have not change in recent year'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the basic sentences used are often riddled with errors. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the placement of commas and capitalization.
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