Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-25
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 digram itlustrates the how the layout of a site of a Farm has changed between 1950 and 2026.
Overall, site of a farm has underngone a significant redevelopment. Thor lot of areas were changed throughtout a period. The sheep area was spreaded into diffrient small areas and Some new facilities was introduced over a period.
Firstly, in 1950, a large area was occupied by sheep, while, in 2026, in that facilities was added such as: two parking was added and solar panels introduced in the so to North side. And in 2026, in the fruit trees area, a farm shop was constructed. some areas like: soft fruits, vegetables, farmhousel chickens remained unchanged throughtout the period. However, barn was transfered in 2026. and
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the task. While you have identified some key features, such as the addition of parking and solar panels, the description is incomplete and lacks a comprehensive overview of the changes. The analysis of the 'sheep area' is vague, and the report ends abruptly with an unfinished sentence. To improve, you must ensure all major changes are described in detail and provide a more thorough comparison between the two time periods to meet the length requirement and provide a complete summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into short paragraphs, but the flow of ideas is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'in 2026' and 'in 1950'. The final sentence is incomplete, which disrupts the logical progression of the text. To improve, you should use a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'meanwhile', 'subsequently', 'in contrast') to connect your ideas more smoothly and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, complete focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, which limits your ability to describe the changes precisely. There are several spelling errors, such as 'digram' (diagram), 'itlustrates' (illustrates), and 'throughtout' (throughout). Additionally, word choices like 'spreaded' (incorrect verb form) and 'transfered' (transferred) indicate a need for more attention to accurate word formation. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise verbs for describing changes, such as 'converted', 'replaced', or 'expanded', and ensure you proofread for spelling accuracy.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'Some new facilities was introduced' and 'two parking was added'. The sentence structure is simplistic, and the misuse of articles (e.g., 'the layout of a site of a Farm') is common. The punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of colons and the incomplete final sentence. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures and subject-verb agreement, and practice using more complex structures like passive voice, which is essential for describing map changes.
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