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 illustrates the how the layout of a site of a farm has changed between 1950 and 2026.
Overall, site of a farm has undergone a significant redevelopment. A lot of areas were changed throughout a period. The sheep area was spreated into different 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 area facilities was added. Such as: two parking was added and solar panels introduced in the North side and in 2026, in the fruit trees area, a farm shop was constructed. Some areas like soft fruits, vegatables farmhouse chickens remained unchanged throughout the period. However, barn was moved in 2026. and
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While you have identified some key features, such as the addition of parking and solar panels, the description is underdeveloped. You have not provided a comprehensive overview or sufficient detail regarding the spatial changes. For instance, the mention of the barn moving is vague, and the comparison between the two time periods lacks the necessary depth to fully satisfy the prompt. To improve, ensure you describe all major changes and provide a more detailed summary of the site's transformation.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the progression of ideas is somewhat disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and occasionally mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'in 2026'. The final sentence is incomplete, which disrupts the flow of the text. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect your ideas more fluidly, and ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus and that sentences are logically linked to one another.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for a higher band. There are several spelling errors, such as 'digram' instead of 'diagram', 'spreated' instead of 'separated', and 'vegatables' instead of 'vegetables'. The word choice is somewhat repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'areas' and 'changed'. To improve, focus on using more precise vocabulary related to maps and changes, such as 'transformed', 'converted', 'relocated', or 'expanded', and ensure you proofread your work to eliminate basic spelling mistakes.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues like 'some new facilities was introduced' and 'two parking was added'. Punctuation is also problematic, with incorrect capitalization and sentence fragments, such as 'However, barn was moved in 2026. and'. These errors occasionally impede the clarity of your writing. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and ensure that your sentences are complete and correctly punctuated.
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