Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-04

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 plans below illustrate the site of a farm in 1950 and current scenario of site.

Overall, many developments made in beechwood farm from 1950 to today the sheep shelter removed numerous new infrastructure built however; new hotel built for families who comes to spent to vacation and provide all amenities.

On the one hand, the track convert to proper road for connectivity one side of farm not changed too much only added farm shop where fruits and vegetables can purchase in addition place is changed now it comes to near of chickens and its size also decreases and in place of barn holiday cottage added.

On the other hand numerous changes made in 1950 there was place for sheep but today it is demolish and new infrastructure added like camping field for family who comes to spent their vacation or two parking first is front of farm and second is end of farm opposite holiday cottage both parking build on for buyer to purchase vegetables and fruit and solar panels add up for source of electricity or tree adjoin for fresh air.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the farm's transformation, such as the removal of the sheep shelter and the addition of the hotel and parking. However, the report lacks a clear overview of the most significant changes, and some details are presented in a fragmented manner. The description of the farm shop and the relocation of the chicken area is somewhat confusing. To improve, ensure that the main trends—such as the shift from agricultural focus to tourism—are clearly highlighted in the introduction or overview, and provide a more structured comparison between the two time periods.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the flow of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'On the one hand' and 'On the other hand', which are not used correctly to contrast the specific features of the site. Referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the spatial changes described. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would significantly enhance the coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks precision. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and incorrect word choices, such as 'current scenario of site' instead of 'the current layout of the site' and 'it is demolish' instead of 'it has been demolished'. The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited, relying on basic descriptors. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise terminology related to maps and spatial changes, such as 'replaced by', 'converted into', 'extended', or 'situated'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, particularly regarding verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. For example, 'many developments made' should be 'many developments have been made', and 'who comes to spent' should be 'who come to spend'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and punctuation is often misused, particularly with semicolons and commas. The errors are frequent and occasionally impede the reader's understanding of the spatial relationships being described.

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