Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-07
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 illustrate the site of a farm in 1950 and the same site today.
The Beech wood farm between the both plans Road and River are on same location the major changes in sheep they convert in to camping field and use for Solar Panels.
It is clearly seen that the Beech wood farm in 1950 has a track and a Road and also has a River Their was a fruit trees near to the Road and In part there was soft fruits and The vagetables next to the fruits There was Chickens and farmhous and Barn were near to each other there was a track which join all of things. moreover, In the Plan of today the Beech wood farm has a Road and River a Fourt trees have a Farm Shop and soft
fruits and vegetables are on same location the Barn Comes in the Corner of Road which is in Triangular shef the Chickens and farm hous also on Same Place but there is a now thing Holiday Cottages on the Place of Barn The feild for sheeps Convert Into the Camping field and Solar Panels there are also Parkings one is on Camping field side and another is near to the Solar Panels.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the two maps, such as the conversion of the sheep field into a camping area and the addition of solar panels and holiday cottages. However, the description is somewhat disorganized and lacks a clear overview or summary of the most significant changes. While the key features are identified, the lack of a clear structure makes it difficult to follow the progression of the site's development. The response would benefit from a more analytical approach that groups changes logically rather than listing them in a fragmented manner.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear paragraph structure, which hinders the logical flow of information. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices like 'moreover', they are often used incorrectly or in a way that does not improve the connection between ideas. The referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult for the reader to track the location of specific features. The text feels like a series of disjointed observations rather than a cohesive report. Improved paragraphing and the use of linking words to show contrast or sequence would significantly enhance the readability.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, with several spelling errors such as 'vagetables', 'Fourts', and 'hous'. The student relies on basic terminology and struggles to use precise language to describe the changes (e.g., 'now thing' instead of 'new addition'). There is a lack of variety in the descriptive language used to report the changes in the farm layout. To improve, the student should focus on learning specific vocabulary related to map descriptions, such as 'transformed', 'replaced', 'extended', or 'relocated', and pay closer attention to accurate spelling.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammatical control is weak, with frequent errors in sentence structure, punctuation, and verb tense. Many sentences are run-on or fragmented, such as 'The Beech wood farm between the both plans Road and River are on same location'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the basic sentences often contain errors in subject-verb agreement and article usage. These errors are frequent and occasionally impede the reader's understanding of the information being presented. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors would be a beneficial next step.
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