Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-18
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 photos give us the details about a certain farm from the year 1950 and today and the development the farm got in this years , the farm name is Beechwood farm
Acroding Picture which shows us the farm of 1950 had area for sheep , fruits and vegetables they all are in the same directions but the Sheep area had larger portion other then agriculture area farm had Barn and Farmhouse and a little area for the chicken and one river is crossing by the whole farm
Now after the development farm in this picture lot of thins are the same like agriculture area and the farmhouse and Barn area but here we have a shop and parking area in the entrance and now some Solar panels are also here and the roads are made this time from tracks
overall after all this years the farm develop very much as we can see in the pictures
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 identifies the main features of the farm in 1950 and today, such as the addition of solar panels, a shop, and parking. However, the description is somewhat superficial. The comparison between the two periods lacks precision; for instance, stating that 'a lot of things are the same' is vague. To reach a higher band, you should provide more specific details about the spatial changes, such as the removal or relocation of certain features, and use more precise comparative language to highlight the transformation of the site.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hindered by a lack of cohesive devices. The transition between the description of 1950 and the current state is abrupt. You rely heavily on simple conjunctions like 'and' rather than using a variety of linking words or phrases to connect ideas (e.g., 'In contrast,' 'Furthermore,' 'Consequently'). Additionally, the referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of the changes described.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on basic terms like 'area,' 'farm,' and 'things.' There are several spelling errors ('Acroding,' 'thins') and awkward collocations ('the development the farm got'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, it lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. You should aim to use more descriptive adjectives and specific nouns related to map descriptions, such as 'converted,' 'expanded,' or 'replaced.'
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('they all are in the same directions'), missing articles, and incorrect preposition usage. Sentence structures are predominantly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with run-on sentences and missing commas. These errors occasionally impede the flow of the text, though the overall message remains understandable.
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