Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-24
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)
Today l would like to talk about the farm in 1950 and how it's look like now so probably in 1950 When we enter in the farm firstly there was a fruit trees then when we move forward to next step ther was a soft fruit shop after that there was a vegetable shop and in a few step away there was a chickens shop next to chicken shop a farmhouse there and then a Barn but also in the entrance right side a big beautiful river and in the left side a lot of sheep but if I am taking about today so there is to much changes have done . In the right side of the farm a big same beautiful river but when l enter there is a twice shop First one is Fruit trees and the second one is Farm Shop and next to her a soft fruits shop and a vegetables shop or a Barn and a lot of shops like Chikens shop and a farmhouse, the main change is one new Holiday Cottages room I the farm after crossing the road there is a new parking where included a solar panels and in the behind a gorgeous Camping field also some of trees .
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 attempts to describe the changes between the two maps, but it fails to provide a clear overview or a structured comparison. The writing style is overly conversational ('Today I would like to talk about...'), which is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report. While the student identifies some features, the description is disorganized and lacks a logical progression. Key features, such as the removal of certain elements or the addition of the parking area and solar panels, are mentioned but not clearly synthesized. The response lacks a formal summary of the main trends, which is essential for a higher band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks paragraphing, appearing as a single, dense block of text. There is a lack of logical organization; the transition between the 1950 description and the present-day description is abrupt and confusing. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, such as the repetitive use of 'and' to link clauses, which makes the text feel like a run-on sentence. Referencing is often unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the spatial layout of the farm. The lack of clear signposting between the two time periods significantly hinders the flow of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student relies on basic terms like 'shop', 'big', and 'new' throughout the text. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'chickens shop' instead of 'poultry shed' or 'chicken coop', and 'in the behind' instead of 'at the rear'. The language is informal and lacks the precision required for describing maps or spatial changes. There is no attempt to use more sophisticated vocabulary related to urban planning or geographical development, which limits the ability to convey information accurately.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammar is highly problematic, with frequent errors that often impede communication. There is a lack of control over basic sentence structures, leading to numerous run-on sentences and fragments. Punctuation is almost entirely absent, making the text difficult to parse. Verb tense usage is inconsistent, particularly when shifting between the past state of the farm and its current configuration. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the simple sentences produced often contain errors in subject-verb agreement and preposition usage, such as 'in the entrance right side' and 'there is to much changes have done'.
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