Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-02
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 plans illustrates the site of a farm in 1950 and the same site today.
In 1950, Beechwood Farm had many sections which were separate from one another. First when we start from the main highway road, It had Fruit trees which was on the right side od the track. In its opposite side there was river which flows from outside all the area of the Beechwood Farm. Soft fruits and vegetables were also in it after one another. On the other side of the track there is a sheep area where these are given their food. There is also Barn, Farmhouse and Chickens which are on left side of the river and right side of the track.
Today, Beechwood Farm has been revamped and it contains some additional areas too. The area of sheep is removed and replaced by camping field, Solar panels and parking. On the site where soft fruits and vegetables were present are not replaced they are present till now where as fruit trees
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to complete the task. While it attempts to describe the 1950 layout, the description of the current site is incomplete and trails off mid-sentence. Crucially, the response lacks a clear overview of the main trends or significant changes, which is essential for a Band 6 or higher. The description of the 1950 layout is somewhat cluttered and lacks a logical focus on the most significant features. Because the response is unfinished and lacks a summary of the overall transformation, it does not fully address the requirements of the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response shows some attempt at organization, but the progression is hindered by the incomplete nature of the text. Paragraphing is present, but the internal logic is weak. Cohesive devices are used in a very basic and sometimes repetitive manner (e.g., 'On the other side', 'On the site where'). The lack of a concluding sentence or a cohesive summary makes the overall structure feel disjointed. Referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the spatial layout of the farm.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. The student relies on basic descriptive terms such as 'sections', 'area', and 'side'. There is little attempt to use precise vocabulary related to map description (e.g., 'situated', 'adjacent to', 'converted', 'replaced by'). Some word choices are awkward, such as 'flows from outside all the area'. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey basic meaning but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent (e.g., 'The plans illustrates', 'Fruit trees which was'). There are also issues with article usage and prepositions (e.g., 'in its opposite side', 'on the right side od the track'). Sentence structures are mostly simple, and the attempt at complex sentences is often marred by errors. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization and comma usage. These errors occasionally cause the reader to pause, though the general meaning remains discernible.
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