Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-19
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 given plans uncover the information of infrastrcutre of Beechwood Farm of 1950 and also current situation of the same Farm.
Overall, it can clearly be observed that the Farm goes under a lot of development since 1950.
To begin with, in 1950 there were few areas such as, fruit trees, soft fruits, vegetables and with that also had chickens area which was wider than any other place. Last but not least, sheep area that was upper side of Farm near The north west side of the farm and river ran through the east to south side.
Second plan unveils the detail of today's Beechwood Farm where it is noticed that, it has developed greatly by adding new buildings namely, Parking, Holiday Cottages, Farm house, Camping field and also has solar panles on the toper conner of the Farm. On the place where once had tracks now has changed into proper roads
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 attempts to summarize the information by highlighting changes between 1950 and today. However, it lacks a clear, well-developed overview, only superficially stating that the farm underwent development. The description of features is quite disjointed and misses several key additions, such as the farm shop, camping field, and solar panels, while misinterpreting some comparative features (e.g., claiming the chickens area was wider than any other place). Data selection and comparison are limited, placing the response around Band 5.0 in Task Achievement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The text is organized into basic paragraphs representing an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs for each time period. However, progression is weak, and the logical flow is disrupted by repetitive phrasing (e.g., starting sentences with 'To begin with' and 'Second plan'). Cohesive devices are minimal, mechanical, or inaccurate (such as 'with that also had chickens area'), and referencing is occasionally unclear. Paragraphing is attempted but lacks proper cohesion within sections, corresponding to Band 5.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Vocabulary is limited and basic, featuring frequent spelling mistakes and awkward word choices ('infrastrcutre', 'panles', 'toper conner', 'uncover the information'). While the student attempts some less common terms like 'infrastructure' and 'solar panels', the numerous lexical errors and unnatural collocations ('goes under a lot of development') restrict the vocabulary score to Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay displays a very limited range of grammatical structures. Simple sentences dominate, and attempts at complex or relative clauses are generally faulty or incomplete (e.g., 'vegetables and with that also had chickens area which was wider than any other place' and 'On the place where once had tracks now has changed'). Punctuation and article errors are frequent throughout the response, resulting in a Band 5.0 for grammar.
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