Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-03
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 4.5)
The given both plan illustrate is show area of fram in 1950 and smae view nowadays.
In 1950 in beechwood fram near river south side place for sheep and one other side current it is wll developed parking, solar panel also camping field. Moreover, major changes is in fruit tress near river in plan 1950 compaire to current new farm shop in that area.
One other main change is in nowadays track convert in to road . furthermore near road holiday cottages in today.
In conclusion, in 1950 farm site compaire today site of farm well developed. Many various changes and new places are also create.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the student attempts to identify some changes, such as the conversion of the track into a road and the addition of holiday cottages, the description is superficial and lacks the necessary detail to fully cover the task. Key features, such as the specific locations of the solar panels or the layout of the farm buildings, are not adequately described or compared. The response is too brief to provide a clear overview or a well-developed summary of the main features, resulting in a partial response to the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into short paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. While some cohesive devices like 'Moreover', 'furthermore', and 'In conclusion' are used, they are often placed awkwardly or do not effectively link the ideas. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the 1950 plan and the current site. The overall structure is fragmented, and the lack of sufficient content prevents the development of a coherent summary.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student relies on basic terms like 'place', 'area', and 'change', and there are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'fram' instead of 'farm', 'wll' instead of 'well', and 'compaire' instead of 'compared'. There is no attempt to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe the changes, such as 'transformed', 'replaced', or 'expanded'. The lexical range is insufficient to convey the information with precision, and the errors occasionally impede the reader's understanding.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammatical range is very limited, consisting mostly of simple, error-prone sentences. There are frequent errors in basic sentence structure, such as 'The given both plan illustrate is show area', which is ungrammatical. Subject-verb agreement and tense usage are inconsistent throughout the text. Punctuation is also problematic, with missing articles and incorrect word forms. There is no evidence of complex sentence structures, and the high frequency of errors makes the text difficult to read and understand.
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