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 Map shows the site of a farm in 1950 and the same area now.

Overall, several new developments have been done on the site over the years. A shop have been build, moreover, new solar penels have been installed and many parking places have been constructed.

First of all, the sheep area has been converted into a camping field, with parking on two different corners and some solar panels on the north. On the other side of the track many new things have been constructed. Such as, Barn is changed into a holiday cottage, meanwhile a new barn in build to the south.

However, Farmhouse, Chickens, fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables area remained the same. Furthermore, a Farm shop was constructed in the west with the road.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

The student attempts to summarise the main changes between the 1950 map and the current plan of Beechwood Farm. An overall trend is provided, and several key alterations are noted, such as the conversion of the sheep area into a camping field with solar panels, the addition of a farm shop, and changes to the buildings. However, the response falls significantly below the required 150-word minimum, containing only 129 words. This under-length impacts the overall development of the task, leading to some omissions in reporting all relevant features comprehensively. Furthermore, there are a few inaccuracies in spatial mapping (e.g., stating that the barn is changed into a holiday cottage, whereas the map shows holiday cottages built where the track split near the eastern side). Due to the length penalty and incomplete detail, a band 5.0 is appropriate.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response is organised into short paragraphs, with an introductory sentence followed by a brief overview, body details, and a concluding remark. Cohesive devices are attempted ('First of all', 'moreover', 'meanwhile', 'However'), although some transitions are used awkwardly or with unidiomatic punctuation (e.g., 'Such as, Barn is changed...'). Paragraphing is visible, but the structural progression is somewhat fragmented due to the brief nature of the text. Referencing is occasionally unclear, such as linking specific locations to 'the other side of the track'. Overall organisation is present, but cohesion is mechanical and sometimes faulty, fitting the band 5.0 descriptors.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for conveying basic ideas related to maps and changes, including terms like 'converted', 'installed', and 'constructed'. However, there are noticeable word-choice and spelling errors that detract from the quality, such as 'penels' instead of panels, 'build' instead of built, and 'shop have been build'. Less common lexical items are attempted but lack precision and accuracy. The range is limited and repetitive, which restricts the score to a band 5.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control over grammar is weak. There are frequent grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('A shop have been build', 'solar penels have been installed'), tense confusion, and punctuation errors. Fragmented clauses also occur ('Such as, Barn is changed...'). While these errors do not completely obscure the intended meaning, their frequency causes difficulty for the reader and demonstrates limited grammatical control, aligning with band 5.0.

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