Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-12
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 4.5)
The comparison between 1950 and today is very high. the farm is completely changed. they have a big difference.
In 1950 the farm has a separate place for sheep but today the farm has no sheep. In 1950 there were no solar panels but in current era this farm is entirely changed but now this farm has many solar panels. The tracks of this farm is converted into roads. In 1950, this farm had no camping field. in 1950 this farm has no any type of parking area but today this farm has become completely modern. now this farm has two parking area. In past this farm has no holiday cottage but in present time this farm has holiday cottage. And in current era thi farm has barn which is connected to road. Further this farm also has farm shop which is connected to main road. This is only the difference that i describe in upper.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers several key changes between 1950 and the present day, such as the replacement of sheep with solar panels, the addition of a camping field, two parking areas, a holiday cottage, and a farm shop. However, the overview is extremely simplistic and repetitive ('the farm is completely changed'). Many details are listed without clear grouping or comparison, and the selection of features is somewhat limited. It satisfies the basic requirements of summarising the main features, but the lack of an overarching summary and the somewhat superficial treatment of the data place it at a Band 5.0 level.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks appropriate paragraphing, being written as a single dense block of simple sentences. There is a lack of logical overall progression, and the transitions between ideas feel abrupt and mechanical. Repetitive sentence openings (such as 'In 1950' and 'today this farm') create a disjointed reading experience. While basic cohesive devices like 'but' and 'today' are used, referencing is sometimes repetitive, and the text lacks sophisticated cohesive management. These features align closely with the Band 4.0 descriptors.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary used is very basic, repetitive, and limited, relying on words like 'farm', 'changed', 'today', and 'road'. There are noticeable issues with word choice and phrasing, such as 'in current era' instead of 'in the current era', 'no any type', and 'thi farm'. The range is restricted to simple terms, and attempts at less common vocabulary are absent. Errors in word formation and collocation are frequent, which constrains the clarity and places the response firmly at a Band 4.0 level.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The writer uses a very limited range of grammatical structures, relying almost exclusively on simple sentences with repetitive subjects ('In 1950...', 'Today this farm...'). There are frequent grammatical errors, including tense inconsistencies (e.g., mixing past and present inappropriately in the past description: 'the farm has a separate place'), missing articles ('connected to road', 'has holiday cottage'), and spelling mistakes ('thi'). Complex structures are virtually absent. These frequent errors and the lack of structural variety correspond to a Band 4.0.
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