Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-17
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 Given map demonstrates the information about farm site's developement, since 1950 till now, at a glance, today an electric energy has been generating by solar panel which was not there in earlt time.
To began with, A farm site in 1950 had huge area for sheep. while today that are has diveded for Camping field, Parking, and solar panels. another significant change in farm is the road, A 1950's tract converted in a road. An economic developement also has been accured in foam of Farm shop, and holiday cottages. In 1950 there was Barn which has demolished over the years. Nevertheless, there are no changes in map for river and side road. Therefore, a Beechwood Farm aesthetically looks more attaractive rather than in year of 1950.
To sum up, Not only agriculuturer but also economican developements has been done in today's time. and all the species are well organized. some more facilities has been increased compare to year 1950.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the maps, such as the conversion of the sheep area into camping and parking facilities and the addition of solar panels. However, the overview is weak; it lacks a clear summary of the most significant trends, such as the shift from agricultural use to tourism and renewable energy. While the response identifies key changes like the farm shop and holiday cottages, the description of the 1950s layout is somewhat vague. To improve, ensure the overview highlights the transformation of the site's primary function rather than just listing individual changes. The inclusion of subjective opinions, such as the farm looking 'more attractive,' is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report, which requires objective analysis.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'To began with' and 'Nevertheless' used in contexts that do not always logically connect the ideas. The referencing is sometimes unclear, for example, 'that are has diveded' (referring to the sheep area). The progression of ideas is present but lacks a smooth flow between sentences. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider range of linking words more naturally and ensure that pronouns and references clearly point back to the previously mentioned features.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several spelling errors, such as 'developement', 'earlt', 'agriculuturer', and 'economican'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'accured in foam of' instead of 'occurred in the form of'. While the student attempts to use topic-specific vocabulary like 'solar panels' and 'holiday cottages', the frequent errors in spelling and word formation impede the clarity of the report. To improve, focus on mastering the spelling of common academic terms and practice using collocations correctly to ensure the writing sounds more professional and precise.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include 'an electric energy has been generating' (passive voice error), 'A 1950's tract converted in a road' (missing auxiliary verb), and 'some more facilities has been increased' (subject-verb agreement error). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary capital letters in the middle of sentences. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and sentence construction prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct passive voice construction would be highly beneficial.
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