Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-01

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 5.5)

THE PROVIDED CHART ILLUSTRATE THE INFORMATION OF THE SITE OF A FARM FROM 1950 AND THE PRESENT TIME

OVERALL, THERE IS EXCESSIVE CHNGES IN TODAYS SITE . ALOT OF NEW THINGS MANUFACTURED LIKE SOLAR PANELS , FARM SHOP , HOLIDAY COTTAGES .

IT IS CRYSTAL CLEAR THAT , THE FRUIT TREES , SOFT FRITS, VEGETABLES ARE ON THERE SAME PLACE IN BOTH THE MAPS. MOREOVER, A SMAAL FARM SHOP IS ADDED IN FRUIT TREE IN PESENT SITE. THE TRACK VANISHED AND ROAD IS CONSTRUCTED ON THAT SPACE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A BIG SPACE FOR SHEEPS IN 1950 , BUT IN TODAYS SITE PARKING NEAR THE FARM SHOP CAMPIMG FIELS AND ALONGWITH THAT AA SOLAR PANELS MANUFACTURED IN NORTHERN SIDE. FURTHERMORE , IN 1950 THE BARN WAS IN EASTERN SIDE BUT AT PRESENT THE BARN IS PLACE NEAR THE TRIANGLUAR ROAD . MOREOVER NEAR BARN HOLIDAY COTTAGES ALSO PLACED . HOWEVER THE CHICKENS AND THE FARM LAND IN EASTERN SIDE ARE ON THERE SAME SPOT.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response identifies the main features of the maps, such as the addition of solar panels and the relocation of the barn. However, the overview is weak and lacks a clear summary of the most significant changes. The description of the site is somewhat disorganized, and some details are inaccurate or confusing, such as the claim that the farm shop was added 'in' the fruit trees. To improve, ensure that the overview highlights the most striking transformations (e.g., the shift from agricultural focus to commercial/leisure use) and organize the body paragraphs logically, perhaps by grouping features by area or type of change.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hampered by frequent errors in referencing and sentence structure. While some cohesive devices like 'moreover' and 'in addition' are used, they are often placed awkwardly or used to connect unrelated ideas. The progression of information is somewhat disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the spatial changes on the map. Improving the use of cohesive devices to link spatial descriptions (e.g., 'to the north of,' 'adjacent to') would significantly enhance the clarity of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'chnges,' 'smaal,' 'pesent,' and 'campimg fiels.' The use of 'manufactured' to describe the installation of solar panels or the construction of a shop is inappropriate; 'installed' or 'built' would be more accurate. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, but the frequent spelling mistakes and imprecise word choices prevent the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on accurate spelling and learning topic-specific vocabulary for describing maps would be beneficial.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The provided chart illustrate'), incorrect verb tenses (e.g., 'the barn is place'), and missing articles. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas and periods. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and sentence construction limits the score. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence patterns and proofreading for common errors like subject-verb agreement and article usage.

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