Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

The Map of Beechwood farm illustrates the difference between the structure of Beechwood farm in 1950 with the structure of that in present time.

Overall, both structure are looking same according to area or land but there are so many things that are modified like we see main difference in the area of sheep where groups of sheep are present and so many things added like solar panels, parking, farm shop etc.

The main difference we see in the sheep area which is change into camping field where people used that area for camps and beside that they install solar panels for electricity and make some of parking for their vehicles and after fore the track is now change into road and barn is also attach with road previous barn was change into holiday cottages and farm shop is also established in the fruit trees area which is beneficial for the farmers and all the other things like soft fruits, vegetables area etc remain unchanged.

AI examiner evaluation

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 a camping site and the addition of new facilities like solar panels and a farm shop. However, the overview is somewhat weak and lacks a clear summary of the most significant changes. The description is occasionally repetitive and lacks precision in reporting the spatial relationships between the features. While the main points are identified, the development of the comparison between 1950 and the present could be more analytical and structured to better highlight the transformation of the farm.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into a single paragraph, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of information. There is a lack of clear paragraphing to separate the introduction, overview, and detailed body points. Cohesive devices are used in a very limited and sometimes mechanical way, such as the repetitive use of 'and' to connect clauses. The flow of ideas is somewhat disjointed, and the lack of clear transition markers makes it challenging for the reader to navigate the comparison between the two time periods effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, relying heavily on simple verbs like 'change' and 'make'. There is limited evidence of lexical variety or the use of less common vocabulary appropriate for describing maps and trends. Phrases such as 'looking same' and 'groups of sheep are present' are simplistic. To improve, you should incorporate more precise terminology related to geographical changes, such as 'converted into', 'replaced by', 'expanded', or 'established'. Spelling is generally accurate, but the range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with the necessary precision for a higher band score.

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. For example, 'both structure are looking same' should be 'both structures look the same', and 'previous barn was change into' should be 'the previous barn was changed into'. There are also issues with article usage and subject-verb agreement throughout the text. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic sentence construction prevents the response from reaching a higher band. More attention to verb tenses and pluralization is required.

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