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)
The two image representing the temporal change of an area named Beechwood Farm between 1950 and present scenario. Here we can see many notable change in the area. With time this area have improved with its necessities. In 1950, there is a large empty sheep area, now in present dat the area have upgrade and organize with morden needs. The empty area is improve with two parking in both side and a solar panels area for green energy and a campaing field to enjoy the area. The Fruit trees area still in same place and a Fatm shop is build here. Soft fruits and vegetables area remain no change. The network system got a great development, the track are updraded to raod and there is a Barn in the triangle jontsion of two sied road. The Barn area in 1950 have relocated and it was replaced by Holiday cottages. Framhouse and Chikens remain unchange with time. The River size remain same.
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 cover the main changes between 1950 and the present at Beechwood Farm, such as the addition of parking areas, solar panels, and a camping field. However, there is no distinct overview paragraph summarizing the overarching transformation, which prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Some details are slightly imprecise, such as the description of the barn relocation and the farm shop placement. Nevertheless, the main features are generally identified, aligning with a Band 5.5 to 6.0 level.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The text lacks proper paragraphing, as everything is grouped into a single, dense block of text instead of distinct paragraphs for an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. Cohesive devices are used minimally (e.g., 'In 1950', 'now in present dat'), and referencing is occasionally unclear or repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'the area'. While there is a basic logical progression from past to present, the absence of structural layout features limits the coherence to a Band 5.0.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive ('area', 'remain', 'change'). There are multiple lexical errors and non-standard forms, such as 'present dat', 'morden', 'campaing', and 'Fatm shop'. While the writer attempts some less common terms like 'necessities' and 'relocated', the frequency of spelling and word-formation errors impedes fluency and keeps the score at a Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures alongside frequent grammatical errors. There are notable issues with verb tense consistency, subject-verb agreement, and prepositions, such as 'The two image representing', 'this area have improved', 'there is a large empty sheep area, now in present dat the area have upgrade', and 'the track are updraded to raod'. Complex sentences are attempted but are generally faulty. These frequent errors cause difficulty for the reader, placing the grammar at a Band 5.0.
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