Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-13
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 given map demonstrates the location of a farm area in the year 1950 as well as it today.Overall, there is a huge construction and slight changes from 1950 till today.
In 1950, there was a big space for sheep yard in the northeast side of the plan. there was a track in the middle of the area with connectijng road from the upper side of it.There were fruit trees, soft fruits, vegetables spaces in the left side of the track.While in the right side of it , there was Barn, farmhouse and chickens godown. Although river was alongside running.
In current time , Sheep yard was demolished and in there place two parking areas and camping fields are also built as well as solar panels are installed. while barn was replaced and holiday cottage is built in their place and farm shop is constructed with fruit trees area. other th
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to cover the main features of the maps, but it is incomplete as the text ends abruptly mid-sentence ('other th'). While the overview identifies that there were changes, it lacks a clear, analytical summary of the most significant transformations. The description of the 1950 layout is somewhat detailed, but the description of the current layout is rushed and fails to provide a comprehensive comparison. Because the response is unfinished, it fails to fully address the task requirements, particularly in terms of reporting all main features and providing a coherent conclusion or summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive start. However, the logical flow is hindered by the incomplete nature of the final sentence. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'In 1950', 'While', and 'In current time', but they are sometimes used mechanically or with grammatical errors (e.g., 'While in the right side of it , there was...'). The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the abrupt ending significantly disrupts the overall coherence of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally limited and repetitive. There are several instances of awkward word choices, such as 'chickens godown' (which is not standard English for a farm building) and 'huge construction' to describe the changes. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with precision. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of variety and the use of non-standard terminology prevent the response from reaching a higher band score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with articles ('the river', 'the sheep yard'), prepositions ('in there place' instead of 'in their place'), and sentence structure. There are also punctuation errors, such as missing spaces after periods and incorrect comma placement. The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. The incomplete final sentence further demonstrates a lack of control over complex structures and sentence completion.
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