Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-22
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 provided maps illustrate how the old beechwood farm deveolped from 1950 to present day.
overall, in 1950 the beechwood farm was moderanised in today . in addition of more a lot of facilities included for visitors such as parking,camping field ,silar panels and holiday cottages. although, the farm was improved of lot of services .
looking at the details, in previously farm the place of sheep was converted for many places for instance, solar panels in the east upeard side and the west up side is build parking and the center camping field was made up. howevere barn was trnsfered to the joint road entrance place.and the barn place created holiday cottage , and the west lower side the addition of farm shop in present days ,and the remaining place is unchanged similarliy previous structure ,
however,the park was transfered to the new shape for visitors,and a lot of more facilities addion for visitors.
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 covers the main features of the maps, such as the addition of solar panels, parking, and holiday cottages. However, the description is somewhat disjointed and lacks a clear, logical overview. While the main changes are identified, the spatial relationships are often confusing (e.g., 'west up side' and 'east upeard side'). The summary is present but lacks the precision required for a higher band. Some details, such as the 'remaining place is unchanged', are vague. To improve, ensure that the overview clearly highlights the most significant trends, such as the shift from a purely agricultural site to one focused on tourism and renewable energy.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'however' and 'in addition'. The progression of ideas is difficult to follow because the sentences do not flow logically from one to the next. Referencing is also unclear; for example, the phrase 'the remaining place is unchanged similarliy previous structure' is grammatically broken and lacks a clear link to the preceding information. Better use of linking words and clearer paragraph transitions would significantly improve the readability of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several spelling errors, such as 'deveolped', 'moderanised', 'silar', 'howevere', and 'trnsfered'. The range of vocabulary is basic and repetitive, relying on simple descriptors like 'made up' or 'place of'. There is little evidence of the precise, academic vocabulary needed to describe map changes, such as 'converted into', 'demolished', 'extended', or 'replaced'. To reach a higher band, you should focus on learning specific collocations for describing geographical changes and proofreading your work to eliminate basic spelling mistakes.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with sentence structure, such as 'in addition of more a lot of facilities included for visitors', which is syntactically incorrect. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with errors in verb tense and preposition usage. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and ensuring subject-verb agreement. Practicing complex sentences will also help, but accuracy must be prioritized first.
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