Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-24
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 sites of farm compares information and features from 1950 and the site of farm today. Following that, there are completely new features, information and upgrades in Beechwood farm from 1950 - today.
To begin with, in 1950 the farm did not had proper roads for driving vehicles but today there are properly constructed roads at the farm making it easy for everyone to move around. As well as, the solar panels were not installed at the farm in 1950 and now it is one of the most important feature of the farm it helps to generate electricity for using different machineries that helps farmers. Further more new holiday cottages, camping field and farm shop is constructed to improve the experience of people visiting Beechwood farm. Lastly, the sheep are which used to occupy extra space on the farm in 1950 has been completely removed today.
overall, the farm has suprisingly improved in all the important aspects for example solar panals, new parking space and holiday cottages which has improved experience of farm for people.
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, but it falls short in providing a fully developed overview and balanced feature reporting. The student identifies several key changes, such as the introduction of solar panels, holiday cottages, and a farm shop, alongside the removal of the sheep area. However, the summary lacks precision regarding the spatial layout and comprehensive reporting of the overall transformations. For instance, while some new features are mentioned, others like the parking areas or the specific reorganisation of agricultural plots are missed or only touched upon vaguely. The introduction also contains awkward phrasing that fails to clearly outline the main trends. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed, earning a Band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The text is divided into three brief paragraphs, attempting a basic structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion. However, the logical progression is weak. The transition between sentences feels somewhat disjointed, and cohesive devices are either overused or awkwardly implemented, such as 'Following that' and 'Further more'. Paragraphing is present, but the body paragraph crams too many disparate points together without a clear organizing principle. Referencing is occasionally unclear, as seen in phrases like 'the sheep are which used to occupy'. Overall, the organization shows some rudimentary structure, but it lacks the smooth progression required for higher bands, fitting the Band 5.0 descriptor.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is relatively basic and repetitive, with noticeable inaccuracies. The student attempts some less common terms like 'machineries' (incorrect uncountable usage) and 'surprizingly', but word choice and collocation are often flawed. Phrases like 'proper roads for driving vehicles' and 'extra space' lack precision and sophistication suitable for an Academic Task 1 response. Spelling and word-form errors, such as 'panals' instead of 'panels' and 'did not had', further limit the score. The lexical range is adequate for basic communication but restricted, placing it firmly at Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The student demonstrates a very limited range of grammatical structures, relying heavily on simple sentences alongside a few faulty complex attempts. There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Notable examples include 'did not had proper roads' (incorrect auxiliary verb form), 'the sheep are which used to occupy' (relative clause error and incorrect verb agreement), and 'now it is one of the most important feature' (plural noun error after 'one of the'). Punctuation and capitalization are also inconsistent, particularly with 'overall' at the beginning of the concluding paragraph. These frequent errors cause some difficulty for the reader, aligning with the Band 5.0 criteria.
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