Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-28
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 4.0)
The plan shows a site of farm in 1950 to 2026. All the two parts provide a lot of things it's reliable to staying batter position moreover all places are useful for everyone.
On the one hand,In 1950 a site of Farm much batter but it's also counted additionally a river flew on a south side of the farm and a few things to eat like a fruit tree, soft fruit and some vegetables it's a very crucial thing like to use in farm land to growing up the farm land. some chickens over here.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 3.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 3.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, stopping at only 95 words, which severely limits task achievement. Furthermore, the content does not provide an adequate summary or comparison of the two maps. While the student mentions a few elements like the river, fruit trees, and chickens, key information is missing, and the response drifts into irrelevant personal commentary, such as stating 'it's reliable to staying batter position moreover all places are useful for everyone.' There is no clear overview of the main changes between 1950 and today. Consequently, this falls well below the expectations for Task 1.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.0
The organization of the text is very basic and heavily impaired by the lack of clear paragraphing and logical progression. The use of transition markers such as 'On the one hand' is misused, as there is no corresponding 'On the other hand' or balanced comparative structure. Cohesive devices are generally inaccurate or non-existent, making the text difficult to follow. There is no clear overall structure, and referencing is confusing, which obstructs the flow of information between the introduction of the maps and the few details provided.
Lexical Resource: Band 4.0
The vocabulary used is extremely basic, repetitive, and restricted. Words are frequently misused or misspelled, such as 'batter' instead of 'better' or 'flew' instead of 'flowed'. The student lacks the appropriate lexical range required for Academic Task 1, such as geographical or spatial terms (e.g., 'converted', 'transformed', 'relocated'). The vocabulary choices are inadequate for discussing changes on a map, causing noticeable strain and confusion for the reader throughout the short response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.0
The grammatical structures attempted are very limited and poorly controlled. The text consists of run-on sentences with massive punctuation and syntax errors, such as 'In 1950 a site of Farm much batter but it's also counted additionally a river flew on a south side...' There is an almost complete absence of error-free sentences, and major structural flaws impede understanding. Control over verbs, prepositions, and clause connections is weak, placing the response firmly at Band 4 for grammar.
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