Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-19
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 IMAGE ILLUSTRATES FARM BETWEEN 1950 AND CURRENT STATE OF BEACHWOOD FARM. THE NEW CHANGES OF BEACHWOOD FARM IS QUITE USAGE BECAUSE IT INCLUDES A LOT OF FEATURES AND FACILITIES FOR TOURISM AND GREEN ENERGY, WHILE RETAINING OF IT'S ORIGINAL FRUIT PRODUCTION.
BEFORE THE REDESIGN, THE BEACHWOOD FARM HAD A SHEEP LOCATION ONLY ON THE NORTH SIDE. SUBSEQUENTLY, FRUIT TREES, SOFT FRUITS, VEGETABLES WERE SITUATED THE TRACK AND RIVER IS RUNNING AROUND THE SOUTH SIDE. ADITINALLY, AT THE CORNER OF RIVER THERE WERE CHICKENS, FARM HOUSE, BARN ARE IN THE EAST SIDE OF BEACHWOOD FARM.
THE PRESENT LAYOUT SETTING OF THE BEACHWOOD FARM IT INCLUDES A LOT OF RESOURCES AND FACILITIES, SUCH AS CAMPING FIELD, AND THERE IS A TREE, PARKING PLACE AS WELL. AND SOLAR PANELS INSTALLATION WITH PARKING THAT NEWLY ADDED WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OF CAMPING FIELD. FURTHER MORE, THE NEW ROAD WITH BARN REPLACING THE TRACK THAT ACROSS THE CENTER OF BEACHWOOD FARM. AND THE OLD BARN WAS CONVERTED INTO HOLIDAY COTTAGES. IN ADDITION THE FRUIT TREES AREA THAT HAVE NEW FARM SHOP AS WELL.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the farm in 1950 and today, identifying key changes such as the addition of tourism facilities and the conversion of the barn. However, the overview is weak; it lacks a clear summary of the most significant trends, such as the shift from purely agricultural use to a mixed-use site. Some details are slightly inaccurate or confusing, such as the description of the 'track and river' in the past. To reach a higher band, ensure the overview highlights the most striking changes rather than just listing features, and maintain greater precision when describing locations.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into three paragraphs, which is appropriate for this task. There is a logical progression from the past to the present. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or awkward, such as the repetitive use of 'and' to start sentences or link clauses. Referencing is occasionally unclear, particularly in the second paragraph where the spatial relationships between the track, river, and buildings are difficult to follow. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring clearer transitions between sentences would enhance the flow of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the reader to understand the main changes. There are some attempts at topic-specific vocabulary like 'solar panels' and 'holiday cottages'. However, there are noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'new changes... is quite usage' and 'sheep location'. These errors occasionally impede the natural flow of the text. To improve, focus on using more precise nouns and adjectives to describe the layout and facilities, and work on collocations related to describing maps and site plans.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the new changes... is'), missing articles, and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'the old barn was converted into holiday cottages' is correct, but 'the fruit trees area that have new farm shop' is grammatically fragmented). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some sentences ending abruptly or lacking necessary commas. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band.
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