Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The plan below compares the information about the Beechwood Farm between 1950 and today.
In 1950, the major area occupied by sheep but today many things are developed like Solar panels, Parking and so on. In addition to this Camping field was developed with houses and tress. Today, Farm shop built next to the Fruit trees which was not there in 1950 plan. In addition, today Track was replaced by Road and Barn slightly relocated towards right side in east direction. Many constructions observed beteen two plans.
Moreover, Holiday cottages are present today. However, there was no change in Fruit trees, Soft fruits, Vegetables, Chickens, Farmhouse and River. Today's, Parking have been constructed near Farm shop which was not there in 1950.
In conclusion, many things are developed in comparison with 1950s plan and there was major difference between 1950s and today's plan but many things are replaced and added to the plan,
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response provides a general overview of the changes, but it lacks a clear, analytical summary of the main trends. While it identifies some changes, such as the addition of solar panels and the farm shop, the description is fragmented and lacks a logical grouping of information (e.g., distinguishing between additions and removals). The comparison is somewhat superficial, and the report fails to highlight the most significant transformations effectively. To improve, you should provide a clear overview paragraph that synthesizes the main changes and ensure that the body paragraphs are organized by theme or area rather than listing features in a disjointed manner.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the flow between sentences is often mechanical and repetitive. Phrases like 'In addition to this' and 'In addition' are used frequently, which makes the progression feel stilted. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the sentence 'Many constructions observed beteen two plans,' which lacks a clear subject. The conclusion is also weak, as it repeats the introductory idea rather than summarizing the key findings. Improving the use of cohesive devices and ensuring each paragraph has a clear focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. You rely on basic verbs like 'developed', 'built', and 'constructed'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'major area occupied by sheep' (which is grammatically awkward) and 'relocated towards right side in east direction' (which is redundant). To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise vocabulary related to maps and changes, such as 'transformed', 'converted', 'expanded', or 'demolished'. Additionally, ensure that you use articles and prepositions correctly, as errors like 'in 1950s plan' (missing 'the') occur frequently.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with article usage ('the 1950s plan'), subject-verb agreement ('Parking have been constructed'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are simple or contain fragments, such as 'Many constructions observed beteen two plans.' There is a lack of complex sentence structures, which limits your ability to express comparisons effectively. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including the correct use of passive voice for describing map changes, and proofread carefully to eliminate minor errors in tense and pluralization.
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