Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-16
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 plans illustrates the site of a farm in 1950 and now the same city.
Overall, it is clear that Beechwood farm has undergo significant changes now. It is considerably reorganized to improve its overall facilities.
In 1950, the farm layout constructed for the agricultural facilities. There were fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables beside the river. A system of track connected the barn and next to the farmhouse and chicken area. However, The north east side was dedicated to sheep grazing.
Today. there has significant changes after development. The fruit trees connected with the farm shop while soft fruits and vegetables have the same direction. In addition, A system of track changed as a road which is attach with parking next to the camping field has been constructed. Meanwhile, Include solar panels in the northeast side. In contrast, The barn has moved southwest of the farmhouse and holiday cottages have been built in the same place also Farmhouse and chicken have the same direction.
Overall, Beechwood Farm has shifted from a focus on traditional farming to a more diversified use, incorporating tourism and modern energy features while retaining some agricultural aspects.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the farm's transformation, such as the addition of holiday cottages, solar panels, and the new road. However, the description is sometimes imprecise. For example, stating that the farmhouse and chicken area have the 'same direction' is vague and does not clearly describe their spatial relationship or lack of change. While the overview captures the shift from agriculture to tourism, some details are under-developed or confusingly phrased, such as the mention of the barn moving southwest. The response addresses the task requirements but lacks the precision and clear comparative analysis expected at higher bands.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, including an introduction, body paragraphs for the two time periods, and a concluding summary. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'In addition, A system of track changed' and 'Meanwhile, Include solar panels' are grammatically disjointed and hinder the flow of information. Referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly when describing the movement of buildings. While there is a clear overall progression, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the presence of awkward transitions limit the effectiveness of the cohesion.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. The student relies on repetitive phrasing, such as 'have the same direction' and 'system of track'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'the farm layout constructed for' (should be 'was designed for') and 'attach with parking' (should be 'connected to a car park'). The range is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, but the lack of more specific descriptive language prevents a higher score. Spelling is generally accurate, but the lexical control is limited.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('The plans illustrates'), missing articles ('A system of track'), and sentence fragments ('Today. there has significant changes'). The use of passive voice is attempted but often incorrectly formed, such as 'the farm layout constructed for'. While the meaning is usually understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and punctuation prevents the response from reaching a higher band.
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