Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-08
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 plans gives information about the site of a farm which is built near a river in 1950 and the similar site today.
Overall, the clear trend can observed by making a farm near a river. A track was being made from the main road to connect the farm which is furthermore, divided into different sector for farming.
In 1950 the plan has fruit trees at the starting which can also be seen by travelling through the main road, then it connected with different sections which includes soft fruits, vegetables, farmhouse for chickens, and barns were also present in the farmhouse section. The sheep section covers of approximately half area of the farm located in north.
Today’s plan is the best plan plan with slightly changes of farm shop hollidays cottages, solar pan
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
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. Furthermore, the task is incomplete; the description of the 'today' plan is cut off mid-sentence, meaning the main features are not fully reported or compared. While there is an attempt to identify key areas like the fruit trees and sheep section, the lack of completion prevents a full summary of the changes. To improve, ensure all parts of the prompt are addressed and provide a comprehensive overview of the developments, including the new additions like the farm shop and holiday cottages, while maintaining the required length.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear structure due to the abrupt ending. While there is an attempt at an introduction and a body paragraph, the logical progression is hindered by the incomplete nature of the text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'In 1950' and 'Today’s plan', but the overall flow is disjointed. Paragraphing is present but insufficient for a full report. To improve, ensure each paragraph has a clear focus and use a wider variety of linking words to connect ideas between the past and present, ensuring the response reaches a natural and logical conclusion.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'The plans gives information' and 'best plan plan' show a lack of precision and control. While some topic-specific vocabulary is used (e.g., 'fruit trees', 'vegetables', 'solar panels'), the range is not sufficient to demonstrate flexibility. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'hollidays' (spelling) and 'sector' (singular/plural agreement). To improve, focus on using more precise descriptive language for spatial changes and ensure accurate spelling and word forms throughout the response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains several grammatical errors that affect readability. There are subject-verb agreement issues, such as 'The plans gives' and 'the clear trend can observed'. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and the attempt at a complex structure in the second paragraph is slightly awkward ('which is furthermore, divided'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and sentence construction. Practice using a mix of simple and complex sentences accurately, and proofread carefully to avoid slips in tense and word order.
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