Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-11
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 figures illustrate the changing structure of a beechwood farm between 1950 and nowadays.
overall, Many changes noticed in the farm with more buildings than before.
A farm shop was established near the fruit trees. Also the barn made way for a holiday cottages. In addition the track was fixed and became a main road that can lead to a barn.in sheep land many changes was adapted , the sheep land was cuted off to half, the first half contain new park and a entertainment place resume in camping filed and the second contain a solar panels and also a new parking
Some building still exist until this day like the soft fruits and the vegetables space .the chickens and farmhouse also still exist with some upgrade
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 fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While you have identified several key changes, such as the addition of the farm shop, solar panels, and the conversion of the barn, the description is underdeveloped. You have not fully reported on all features, and the lack of length prevents a comprehensive overview. To improve, ensure you provide a more detailed analysis of the spatial changes and ensure you meet the minimum word count to allow for full development of the task requirements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear paragraph structure, which makes the progression of ideas feel disjointed. While there is an attempt to use cohesive devices like 'overall', 'also', and 'in addition', the connection between sentences is often mechanical. The lack of clear paragraphing between the introduction, the main body, and the conclusion (or summary) makes the text difficult to follow. To improve, group related features together into distinct paragraphs—for example, one paragraph for new additions and another for existing features that were modified or remained unchanged.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'changes', 'buildings', and 'place'. There are also errors in word choice and form, such as 'cuted off' (should be 'halved' or 'divided') and 'camping filed' (likely 'camping field'). To achieve a higher band, you should aim to use more precise vocabulary related to maps and spatial changes, such as 'converted', 'demolished', 'expanded', or 'redeveloped'. Expanding your range of descriptive adjectives and nouns will help you convey the information more accurately and professionally.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'Many changes noticed' (passive voice error: 'Many changes were noticed'), 'the barn made way for a holiday cottages' (article/plurality error), and 'the sheep land was cuted off to half' (incorrect verb form). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex grammatical structures. To improve, focus on mastering subject-verb agreement, correct use of articles, and the passive voice, which is essential for describing changes in maps.
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