Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-28
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 map shown is of site of farm in 1950 and of today
overall today farm is much more developed and organized as compared to 1950 farm. today's farm has much more sites for instance Parking , campaing much more.
If we have a look of 1950 site of farm on the entrance from the road first theres a place for fruit trees on the left river is flowing down to the end of farm, afterwards theres a place for soft fruits then vegetables afterwards farm of chicken and barn and additionally on the right side of farm after crossing track there is site of sheeps.
on other hand site of today is more organized and more utilized by coming from the road on entrance there is a fruit site with farm shop and track is now developed into road and by crossing road there is a parking sheep site is now replaced with campaing field. After camping field there is site for solar panels, in the bottom end of farm what new is holiday cottages.
As I sum up farm is more orgainized, developed with good and mordern design
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, identifying key changes such as the addition of solar panels, holiday cottages, and the conversion of the track into a road. However, the overview is quite simplistic and lacks a clear, professional tone. While the main features are identified, the comparison between the two time periods could be more analytical. The description of the layout is somewhat repetitive and relies on a list-like approach rather than a cohesive summary of spatial changes. To improve, ensure the overview highlights the most significant transformations, such as the shift from agricultural focus to a more diversified, tourism-oriented site.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is very limited and often mechanical. Phrases like 'If we have a look of' and 'on other hand' are used to transition between ideas, but the flow between sentences is often disjointed. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult to track the spatial relationships between the features described. To reach a higher band, you should use a wider range of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that guides the reader through the comparison.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, often relying on simple descriptors like 'place' or 'site'. There are several spelling errors, such as 'campaing' instead of 'camping', 'mordern' instead of 'modern', and 'orgainized' instead of 'organized'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the changes with precision. To improve, you should incorporate more specific terminology related to map descriptions, such as 'converted', 'replaced', 'extended', or 'diversified'. Focusing on accurate spelling and using more varied, precise nouns and verbs will significantly enhance your lexical score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles ('on entrance', 'on the left river'), incorrect prepositions, and issues with sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or lack proper punctuation, which affects readability. There is a limited range of complex structures, and the attempts at them are often inaccurate. For example, 'As I sum up farm is more orgainized' lacks the necessary articles and formal structure. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and using articles correctly before nouns.
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