Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-23
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)
This processing diagram illustrates the construction of beechwood farm in 1950 and the changes were made today.
Overall, in 1950 there were limited options while a lot of changes were made today.
Initially, in 1950 infrastructure,there were fruit tress , soft fruits and vegetables in different sections while on the right side there was farmhouse . Finally, barn was at the opposite side of farmhose and chickens were in front of farmhouse .
Whereas, today there are farm shop meanwhile parkingis on both sides of road . However, camping field on the other side of road . Furthermore, there were sheep in 1950, although four solar panels are on the the back side of beechwood farm instead of sheep. In addition to this, holidy cottages were made instead of barn.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5
The response attempts to describe the two maps of Beechwood Farm in 1950 and today. However, it fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, containing only 130 words, which results in a penalty under Task Achievement. Furthermore, the overview is extremely basic, stating merely that 'in 1950 there were limited options while a lot of changes were made today.' While some key features are identified, such as the addition of the farm shop, parking, camping field, solar panels, and holiday cottages replacing the barn, the reporting is quite brief, lacking sufficient extension and thoroughness. The description also contains inaccuracies regarding spatial locations, such as stating the barn was originally opposite the farmhouse when it was actually north of it. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The essay attempts to structure the information using paragraph breaks to separate the introduction, overview, past features, and present features. However, the logical progression is weak and disjointed. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or inaccurately, such as starting body paragraphs with 'Initially, in 1950 infrastructure,' and 'Whereas, today there are farm shop meanwhile parkingis on both sides of road.' Referencing and referencing ties are occasionally unclear, and the overall structural flow feels abrupt and mechanical, leading to difficulties in following the spatial development of the maps.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is quite basic and repetitive, with several spelling and word-choice errors, such as 'tress' instead of trees, 'farmhose', and 'holidy'. The student attempts some less common vocabulary items related to the map features, such as 'infrastructure', 'solar panels', and 'holiday cottages', but these are undermined by frequent lexical slips and inadequate control. Paraphrasing of the prompt is weak, as seen in the opening sentence: 'This processing diagram illustrates the construction of beechwood farm'. The lexical range is minimally adequate for the task, but errors occasionally strain readability.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The response features a limited range of sentence structures, relying heavily on simple sentences and basic coordination. Attempts at more complex structures often result in grammatical errors, such as missing articles, incorrect prepositions, and faulty tense usage (e.g., 'the changes were made today' and 'four solar panels are on the the back side'). Punctuation and spacing errors are frequent, including missing spaces after commas and periods. While basic communication is generally achieved, errors are frequent and noticeable throughout.
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