Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-10

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)

Writing

the plans illustratest two different times farm sites.

Overall, it can be seen that, in 1950 there was limeted places were located. whereas today, they [crossed out: were] [crossed out: were] replaced and removed. they replaced some areas to other, add new places and aworemoved.

To begin with, in 1950, in beechwood farm sheep area was available and covered to road in upside and trucks in down and left side, in left side the sheep area, so many [crossed out: am] spots were situated, such as fruit trees, sof fruits and vegetables, moreovers, there was on farmhouse located and also a place for chickens near farmhouse. [crossed out: room] [crossed out: two] to there was on Barn beside to truck and [crossed out: crossed] [crossed out: two] [crossed out: these] [crossed out: spaces] [crossed out: there] there was a river next to the spots, which crossed the road.

Furthermore, today, in the Beechwood farm, a large number of changes happend. the [crossed out: area of] fruit trees, soft fruits, vegetables, farmhouwe and chicken's [crossed out: a] has no changes mentined, but they [crossed out: were] [crossed out: been] relocated barn area between the vegetables andthe farmhouse

while, its original site was converted into holiday cottages. In addition, they change sheep area and removed parking places, camping field and for solar panels, and also add farm shop in the area of fruit trees.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to address the task by comparing the two maps, but the information is often inaccurate or confusing. For example, the description of the 1950 site is difficult to follow due to unclear spatial references like 'trucks in down and left side'. Furthermore, the summary of changes is inconsistent; the student claims the farmhouse and fruit trees have 'no changes mentioned', yet the map clearly shows significant additions like solar panels and a farm shop. The overview is also vague and lacks a clear summary of the most significant trends, such as the transition from a purely agricultural site to a more commercial/leisure-oriented one. The response fails to clearly highlight the main features.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is frequently disrupted by unclear referencing and awkward phrasing. While some cohesive devices like 'To begin with' and 'Furthermore' are used, they are often followed by sentences that are difficult to parse, such as 'they replaced some areas to other, add new places and aworemoved'. The use of pronouns is often ambiguous, making it hard for the reader to identify which specific area of the farm is being discussed. The overall structure is present, but the lack of clarity in linking ideas prevents a smooth flow of information.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often imprecise. There are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'limeted', 'farmhouwe', and 'mentined'. The student struggles to use appropriate terminology for describing map changes (e.g., 'covered to road in upside'). While there is an attempt to use descriptive language, the lack of precision and the high frequency of spelling errors mean that the vocabulary is only minimally adequate for the task. To improve, the student needs to focus on accurate terminology for spatial descriptions and common spelling patterns.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a high frequency of grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('the plans illustratest'), incorrect verb tenses, and fragmented sentence structures. Many sentences are difficult to understand due to poor syntax, such as 'there was on Barn beside to truck'. There is very little evidence of complex sentence structures, and the errors are pervasive enough to cause some difficulty for the reader. While the meaning can be inferred in parts, the lack of control over basic grammar significantly limits the quality of the writing.

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