Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-20
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 map in the pictures provides the data about the map of beechwood farm. from 1950 to today, The map shows what things have been changed from 1950 to today.
There are a lot of changing in map. Many new things were added and has replaced with the new things like camping field, solar pannels and etc.
In 1950, there was a huge space for only sheeps, which was replaced by, A parking space, a camping field and a place for solar pannels and the 2nd parket at its right end. however, the road design remains the same as it was before. farm house, and chickens also remains at the same spot but hottels cottages were added. Just opposite to the right parking. and ban was moved in the center of the map.
Moreover, at the left side vegetables, soft fruits and fruit trees remains the same but a small farm shop was added in the fruit trees section.
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 compare the two maps of Beechwood Farm, noting key developments such as the introduction of a camping field, solar panels, and holiday cottages. However, the report suffers from significant organizational and coverage weaknesses. While some features like the sheep area and fruit trees are mentioned, the reporting of spatial changes is incomplete and lacks a clear, structured overview. Several details are vague or imprecise, such as mentioning that the 'road design remains the same' while overlooking significant additions like the farm shop and parking areas in detail. Overall, the task is addressed only partially, placing it at band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is divided into four very short paragraphs, providing a basic framework for the text. However, logical progression is weak, and the connections between sentences feel mechanical or disjointed, as seen in transitions like 'Moreover, at the left side...'. Paragraphing is underutilized for grouping distinct spatial changes, leading to a somewhat fragmented reading experience. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and cohesive devices are limited and repetitive. This level of organization reflects the descriptors for band 5.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The student uses a limited, repetitive vocabulary range with frequent basic errors in word choice and spelling (e.g., 'sheeps', 'pannels', 'parket', 'hottels', 'ban'). While some topic-related vocabulary is attempted, such as 'camping field', 'solar panels', and 'vegetables', the execution is undermined by spelling mistakes and lack of control over precise collocations. The range is minimally adequate for the task, but lexical errors cause some distraction for the reader, fitting a band 5.0 profile.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The text displays a very limited range of grammatical structures, relying heavily on simple sentences and basic past/present passive constructions ('was replaced by', 'were added'). Attempts at complex structures are often clumsy or grammatically flawed (e.g., 'Many new things were added and has replaced with the new things'). Punctuation and capitalization are erratic throughout the response (e.g., starting sentences with lowercase letters like 'from 1950', 'farm house'). Frequent grammatical errors occur, corresponding to a band 5.0 score.
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