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 two maps compare the layout of Beechwood farm from 1960 to 2026.

Overall, the farm has been modernised. while the areas used for growing fruits trees, soft fruits vegtables and farmhouses, chikenes have remained unchanged. while the sheep area has been replaced by many facilities and solar pannels. In addition several buildings and cottages have been added.

In 1950, More area was occupied by sheep field in northern side. Barn farmhouses and chicken area were located in south side. in 1950. while, growing area like fruit trees, soft fruits and vegatables were suituated in center.

today, In sheep fields, camping field, Parking and solar panels have been added. Fruit trees, soft fruits have been remained unchanged. and cottages have added in south courner side. and barn has moved from center to lower area.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While you have identified the main features of the maps, the description is somewhat superficial. You mention that certain areas remained unchanged, but you do not provide enough detail regarding the specific spatial changes or the scale of the development. The overview is present but lacks a clear summary of the most significant transformations. To improve, ensure you provide a more comprehensive comparison of the layout changes and ensure the response meets the length requirement to allow for full development of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical flow is hindered by frequent punctuation errors and awkward sentence structures. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes repetitive (e.g., starting multiple sentences with 'In 1950' or 'In addition'). The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as the phrase 'lower area', which does not accurately describe the map's layout. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus to guide the reader through the comparison.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'added', 'remained', and 'area'. There are several spelling errors, such as 'vegtables', 'chikenes', 'pannels', and 'courner', which detract from the overall quality. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, it lacks the precision and range required for a higher band score. You should aim to use more descriptive verbs and nouns related to map analysis, such as 'transformed', 'converted', 'relocated', or 'expanded', to demonstrate a more sophisticated command of the language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a high frequency of grammatical errors, particularly regarding sentence fragments and punctuation. For example, 'while the sheep area has been replaced...' is a dependent clause used as a full sentence. There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and inconsistent tense usage. While some simple sentences are error-free, the attempt at more complex structures often leads to errors that can cause confusion. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for punctuation, specifically ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and verb.

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