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)
in the following graph it summarize the site of farm and then it compare with today that their are many changes from 1950 to today so the following changes are given
in the 1950 their are are only fruit trees near the road but in today there are also a farm shop near fruit trees there a major change in the following garph there is a track in 1950 but in the today there a proper road
at the right of the map in 1950 there is a huge ground of sheep and there is nothing around their but in today there are parking place camping feild on the site of sheep
some of the items remain same like fruit trees soft fruits and vegetables and there is no barn in 1950 but in today the barn also made in the middle of the roads and the chickens are same as in 1950
in 1950 there is no pparking place but in today there are 2 places for parking and most of the things change from 1950 to today
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the maps, such as the addition of the farm shop, the road, and the camping field. However, the overview is weak and lacks a clear summary of the most significant trends. The description is somewhat repetitive, and the lack of paragraphing makes it difficult to follow the comparison between 1950 and the present day. While the main points are identified, the response lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band, as it reads more like a list of observations rather than a cohesive report.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks paragraphing entirely, which is a significant issue for a report. The ideas are presented in a single block of text, making the progression of information feel disjointed. Cohesive devices are very limited and often repetitive (e.g., 'in 1950', 'in today', 'there are'). There is no clear logical flow between the different areas of the farm, and the lack of transition words makes the text feel mechanical and difficult to navigate. Improving the structure by grouping related features into paragraphs would significantly enhance the coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'there are', 'there is', and 'in today' are used excessively throughout the text. There is little attempt to use a range of vocabulary to describe spatial changes or developments (e.g., 'transformed', 'replaced', 'expanded', 'converted'). Some word choices are inaccurate, such as 'huge ground of sheep' instead of 'sheep pasture' or 'grazing area'. To improve, you should focus on using more precise nouns and verbs related to map descriptions and avoid repeating the same sentence structures.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'it summarize', 'their are many changes') and preposition usage. Sentence structures are simple and repetitive, relying heavily on 'there is/are' constructions. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and punctuation is largely absent, which makes the text difficult to read. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of basic errors and the lack of grammatical variety limit the score in this criterion.
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