Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-09

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 4.0)

So first figure shows farm site in 1950 in this image one river is present sheep and track is present between the river and track fruit trees,soft fruits and vegetable is present between in river as well as track all this thing is present in the left side and right side bran,farmhouse and chickens is present there. This information is given in first image as well as called old image farm

Second pic shown as latest farm same thing present like river and track between both of them vegetable,soft fruits,fruit trees present but in this image some change is present like barn places and some additional things is there like farmhouse,holiday cottages,parking area,camping field,farm shop,tress and solara panels .so we doing the comparison between this 2 image second one is updated image and send some good message like after we doing eat chicken we can do it born fire beside the camping field we can stay also holiday cottages

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response attempts to describe the changes between the two maps, but it fails to provide a clear overview or a professional summary. The description of the features is repetitive and lacks the analytical tone required for an Academic Task 1 report. Furthermore, the inclusion of subjective, irrelevant commentary—such as 'after we doing eat chicken we can do it born fire'—is inappropriate for an academic report and demonstrates a misunderstanding of the task requirements. While the main features are mentioned, the lack of a formal structure and the inclusion of non-factual, personal opinions significantly hinder the achievement of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks logical paragraphing and clear progression. The text is essentially a series of loosely connected sentences without effective cohesive devices. The transition between the description of the 1950 site and the current site is abrupt, and the use of 'So' and 'Second pic' as starters is informal and does not facilitate a smooth flow of information. Referencing is often unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the spatial relationships described. The overall structure is disjointed, which negatively impacts the readability of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'thing', 'image', and 'present'. There is a lack of precise terminology for describing map changes, such as 'demolished', 'converted', 'expanded', or 'introduced'. The spelling errors (e.g., 'tress' for trees, 'solara' for solar) and the misuse of words (e.g., 'born fire' instead of 'bonfire') further limit the effectiveness of the communication. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with the necessary precision for this task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There is a lack of control over basic sentence structure, with many run-on sentences and missing articles (e.g., 'in this image one river is present'). Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent, and the use of punctuation is largely absent, which makes the text difficult to parse. Complex sentence structures are not attempted, and the simple sentences used are often poorly constructed. The frequent errors in basic grammar and syntax significantly detract from the overall quality of the writing.

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