Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-05
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)
Below two images shows the site of Farm in 1950 and today's view.
In todays image I notice many developments and some modern adaptions like solar panels , and farm provide some camp and cottages.
Walking track of farm was converted into a proper road. in 1950 alot of space was allocated for sheep which was transformed into parking , camping field and for installation of solar panels.
A new shop is also establish at the entrenace of farm in tha fruit trees section named as farm shop for providing fresh fruits and farm items.
Barn got relocated in todays time it is located at the junction of road inside the farm. And its previous location was reconstracted to holiday cottages.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While you have identified some key features of the maps, such as the addition of solar panels, the farm shop, and the conversion of the sheep area, the analysis is quite brief. To achieve a higher band, you must provide a more detailed overview and ensure that all major changes are described with sufficient depth. The current response lacks a clear summary of the overall trends, such as the shift from purely agricultural use to a more diversified, tourism-oriented site. Expanding on these points would help you meet the length requirement and provide a more comprehensive report.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response lacks a clear paragraph structure, which makes the progression of ideas feel disjointed. While there is a basic attempt to sequence the information, the lack of an introduction and a clear concluding summary hinders the overall flow. Cohesive devices are used sparingly and sometimes incorrectly, such as the abrupt transition between the description of the barn and the holiday cottages. To improve, you should group related information into distinct paragraphs—for example, one for the initial layout and another for the specific developments—and use linking words like 'furthermore', 'in contrast', or 'subsequently' to guide the reader through the changes more effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and variety expected at higher bands. You rely on basic verbs like 'provide', 'converted', and 'establish', which are repetitive. There are also some errors in word choice and form, such as 'modern adaptions' (should be 'adaptations'), 'entrenace' (spelling error), and 'reconstracted' (spelling error). To improve, try to incorporate more specific vocabulary related to map descriptions, such as 'transformed', 'replaced', 'expanded', or 'redeveloped'. Focusing on accurate spelling and using a wider range of descriptive nouns and verbs will help you convey your ideas more professionally.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. For instance, 'Below two images shows' should be 'The two images below show', and 'in todays time' is awkward phrasing. There are also issues with article usage ('the farm', 'the entrenace') and tense consistency. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors limits the score. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensure that your sentences are punctuated correctly. Practicing the use of passive voice, which is highly appropriate for describing map changes, would also enhance your grammatical range.
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