Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-14
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 two maps are illustrated how farm has changed from the 1950 to today.
Overall, the Beechwood farm has changed significant redevelopment, with many features being removed and replaced with new facilities. Solar panels and camping fields have been added, including a fruit trees and vegetables remain unchanged.
In 1950, there was a place for sheep in the upper part of the Beechwood farm which has now been replaced by two small parking areas, camping field and separate solar panels. In the downside of the farm had separate place for barn
which are replaced by a holiday cottages, and the barn place are moved to the near of the vegetables section. The new farm shop has been developed near the entrance road. A new track has been created which now cover whole farm with
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While you have identified some main features, such as the addition of solar panels and the relocation of the barn, the summary is incomplete. The description of the changes is fragmented, and the final sentence is cut off mid-thought, preventing a full overview of the site's transformation. To improve, ensure you provide a complete, balanced summary that covers all significant changes shown in the diagrams and ensure the response meets the minimum length requirement to allow for full development of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into an introduction and body paragraphs, but the flow is hindered by the incomplete nature of the text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'In 1950' and 'Overall', but the lack of a concluding sentence and the abrupt ending of the final paragraph disrupt the logical progression of ideas. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as 'the barn place are moved to the near of the vegetables section', which makes it difficult for the reader to follow the spatial changes accurately. Improving sentence structure and ensuring paragraphs are fully developed would enhance coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. You use basic terms like 'place' and 'changed', which could be replaced with more specific vocabulary related to map descriptions, such as 'area', 'transformed', or 'converted'. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'in the downside of the farm' and 'near of the vegetables section'. Expanding your range to include more precise descriptive language and ensuring correct word choice will help improve your lexical score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, such as 'The two maps are illustrated how farm has changed' (should be 'illustrate how the farm') and 'the barn place are moved' (subject-verb agreement error). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and the attempt at a complex sentence at the end is incomplete. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and article usage. Additionally, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex structures, such as passive voice, which is particularly useful for describing changes in map tasks.
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