Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-20
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 4.0)
The diagram illustrates the site of a beechwood farm in 190 and the same site today.
overall, few years the beechwood farm are very limited the farm is not expand little things available there such as one track line some vegetables, fruit trees and chickens. whearas today beechwood farm are very expand everythings provide now a days like as many roads parking and different fruits and vegetable chickens and other things.
According to the diagram both pictures show beechwood farm few years ago, and now a days. In 1990 beechwood farm are limited few things provide there so e roads no parking available there some fruit tress and soft tree.This era the sheep is large amount, few vegetables, chickens, and river farmhouse, barn.
according the diagram today the beechwood farm is expand and develope. now a days many road construct also parking facility
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the student attempts to describe the changes between 1950 and today, the information is presented in a fragmented and repetitive manner. Key features, such as the specific locations of the farmhouse, barn, and the addition of new infrastructure, are mentioned but not clearly synthesized or compared. The overview is weak and lacks a clear summary of the main trends, such as the transition from agricultural focus to increased infrastructure and development. The response is under-developed and lacks the necessary detail to fully address the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The essay lacks a logical structure. Paragraphing is absent or poorly executed, and the flow of ideas is disjointed. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences and ideas, making the text difficult to follow. The transition between the description of the past and the present is abrupt, and the repetition of phrases like 'according to the diagram' and 'now a days' creates a mechanical and repetitive feel. The overall arrangement of information does not demonstrate a clear progression, which is essential for a high-scoring response.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student relies on basic words like 'things', 'available', and 'expand' to describe complex changes. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'soft tree' and 'sheep is large amount', which hinder clarity. The student struggles to use precise terminology related to maps or urban development (e.g., 'track line' instead of 'path' or 'access road'). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information accurately, and the errors are noticeable throughout the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There is a lack of control over basic sentence structures, with many fragments and run-on sentences. Subject-verb agreement is consistently incorrect (e.g., 'beechwood farm are', 'sheep is large amount'). Punctuation is largely ignored, and there is an absence of complex sentence structures. The errors are pervasive and occur in almost every sentence, making the text difficult to read and understand. Significant improvement in basic grammar and sentence construction is required.
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