Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-27
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 chart demonstrate the information about a farm in 1950 and that same in present.
after analyzing the map chart, it is observed that in 1950 in the corner of north- east a large space for sheep and in the bottom of the map near the river a long row which includes fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables. Moreover, in the south- west corner farmhouse and barn took place. where track was available for all places.
Moving towards in the present site, the noticable think is a large sheep place now replaced with solar panels, camping field and parking. The track is also converted into a road. In addition, near the river fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables are remain unchanged. where, infront of the parking farm shop is install. In the south- east corner, barn now replace near the chickens, farmhouse in same place. On the east side, holiday cottages is available for public.
Overall, it is clear that in the present farm site is develop into modern
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 two maps of Beechwood Farm comparing 1950 and the present. However, the overview is incomplete and ends abruptly ('Overall, it is clear that in the present farm site is develop into modern'). While several key features are mentioned, such as the conversion of the sheep area into solar panels and a camping field, and the addition of holiday cottages and a farm shop, some spatial descriptions are inaccurate (e.g., placing the barn near the chickens in the south-east when it is actually in the south-west). The development of ideas is limited due to the incomplete conclusion and sparse analysis, aligning this response with a Band 5 score for task achievement.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The text is divided into rudimentary paragraphs representing an introduction, the 1950 map, the current map, and a truncated conclusion. Progression is somewhat disjointed because of awkward referencing and transitions like 'after analyzing the map chart, it is observed that' and 'Moving towards in the present site'. Cohesive devices are used mechanically and sometimes incorrectly ('where track was available', 'where, infront of the parking farm shop is install'). Paragraphing is present, but the overall logical flow suffers from poor sentence construction and lack of smooth transitional links between ideas. This corresponds to a Band 5 for coherence and cohesion.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, utilizing simple terms like 'large space', 'long row', and 'farm site'. There are noticeable lexical inaccuracies and awkward collocations, such as 'sheep place' instead of pasture or grazing area, and 'farm shop is install' instead of installed or established. Less common lexical items are attempted but used incorrectly. Spelling errors and word-formation issues ('noticable think' instead of noticeable thing) are frequent enough to cause some strain for the reader. These features fit the Band 5 descriptors.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The response shows a very limited range of grammatical structures. Most complex sentence attempts are faulty, incomplete, or grammatically ungrammatical, such as the final sentence: 'Overall, it is clear that in the present farm site is develop into modern.' There are frequent errors in verb tense, voice, and preposition usage throughout the text (e.g., 'farmhouse and barn took place', 'barn now replace', 'holiday cottages is available'). These frequent errors frequently cause difficulty for the reader and reflect a Band 5 level of grammatical control.
See this exact question answered at other band scores. The same prompt compared across bands.
Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.