Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-29

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 map illustrates the site of a farm in 1950 and exact place today.

Overall, it is clearly evident that the site of a farm have several additions Like parking,camoing field, solar panels replaced sheep. While farm shop added with fruit strees and holidays cottages construct next to farmhouse.

In 1950, in northeast sie the sheep shed replaced by a camping field with installation of solar panels and parking areas on opposite sides. In addition, track was constructed in clean road. while farm shop is developed next to the fruit trees on west side. Moreover, on the eastern side barn replaced with holiday cottages. whereas, new barn were relocated on south side and connected with the road.

In contrast, fruit trees was on the west side below the road and very next to it there was a soft fruits and vegetables remain situated. Furthermore, on southeast side there was chickens and farmhouse remain at same loction of the site.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

The response attempts to cover the main changes between the 1950 map and the current plan, noting features such as the camping field, solar panels, farm shop, and holiday cottages. However, the overview is rather disjointed and contains significant inaccuracies in spatial reporting and feature descriptions (for example, stating that the 'sheep shed replaced by a camping field' rather than the sheep grazing area being replaced, and confusing locations such as the relocation of the barn). While an attempt is made to summarize the main trends, the lack of precision and confusing phrasing prevent the response from fully addressing all parts of the task effectively. This aligns best with Band 5.0.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The text is divided into paragraphs, but the overall progression of ideas is hindered by poor referencing and a lack of smooth transitions. Sentences such as 'While farm shop added with fruit strees and holidays cottages construct next to farmhouse' are grammatically fractured and disrupt the logical flow. Cohesive devices are used minimally or incorrectly (e.g., inappropriate use of 'While' and 'Whereas' to link clauses). Paragraphing is attempted, but internal coherence within the body paragraphs is weak because relationships between past and present features are muddled. This warrants a Band 5.0.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is basic and heavily repetitive, heavily reliant on terms lifted directly from the prompt (such as 'farmhouse', 'barn', 'chicken', 'fruit trees'). There are frequent word-formation and spelling errors, such as 'camoing' for camping, 'strees' for trees, and awkward collocations like 'track was constructed in clean road'. The range of vocabulary is limited and barely adequate to convey the intended meaning, causing occasional confusion for the reader. This performance sits firmly at Band 5.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The essay displays a very limited range of grammatical structures. Most complex sentence attempts are severely flawed, resulting in major grammatical errors such as missing verbs, incorrect prepositions, and tense confusion (e.g., 'the site of a farm have several additions', 'holidays cottages construct next to farmhouse', 'fruit trees was on the west side'). Errors occur frequently and often cause difficulty for the reader in parsing the exact meaning. Punctuation and capitalization are also inconsistent. These characteristics correspond to a Band 4.5, which rounds to a Band 5.0.

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