Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-15
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 two plans show how Beechwood Farm currently looks like today and how it was in 1950 before undergoing transformation.
Overall, the whole place has undergone numerous transformations particularly in the sheep rearing area whereby it has been converted into a camping site.Moreover, the track has been converted into a road to provide adequate transportation.However, the fruit and vegetable farms have remained intact.
In 1950,the sheep field occupied the northern part of the farm.A track separated it from the the fruit vegetable gardens in the south .A barn, chicken coop and g
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely impacts the ability to fully address the task. While you have identified some main features, such as the conversion of the sheep field into a camping site and the road development, the response is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence. To achieve a higher band, you must provide a comprehensive overview and describe all key changes shown in the diagrams, including the specific locations of the barn and chicken coop. Because the response is unfinished, it fails to provide a complete summary of the information provided.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response shows an attempt at logical organization by using an introductory sentence and an overview paragraph. However, the abrupt ending makes it impossible to assess the overall progression of the text. Cohesive devices such as 'Moreover' and 'However' are used, but the limited length prevents the development of a cohesive structure. To improve, ensure you complete your analysis and use a wider variety of linking words to connect your observations about the different areas of the farm.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is generally appropriate for the task, with terms like 'undergoing transformation', 'converted', and 'remained intact'. However, the range is limited due to the brevity of the response. There are minor errors, such as 'looks like today' (which is redundant; it should be 'looks like' or 'is today'). To reach a higher band, you should aim to incorporate more precise descriptive language related to maps and spatial changes, such as 'situated in the northern quadrant' or 'replaced by'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammar used in the existing sentences is generally accurate, with a mix of simple and complex structures. For example, 'The two plans show how Beechwood Farm currently looks' is a clear, grammatically correct sentence. However, the incomplete nature of the text limits the assessment of your range. To improve, focus on ensuring that your sentences are fully formed and punctuated correctly. The current fragment at the end of the text significantly detracts from the overall grammatical control.
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