Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-04
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 plan illustratrs the site of a farm in 1950 and compare with the today's plan.
On the one hand, in 1950 beechwood farm is looked liked a simple planned it had a large sheep area and fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables area are linked together. The chickens farmhouse and barn. The water from river is outlined.
On the other hand, today's plan is additional things solar panels are inserted, camping field with parking area also installed. The farm shop is built in fruit trees area . The barn side is change and linked with the roads and the holiday cottages is also built in past barn area. River and main road has same place.
Overall, the past plan is too simple as compre to new plan. Today's plan have camping field, holiday cottages, solar panels, parking and farm shop are installed.
New plan is more convenient than the old plan.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5
The response attempts to present an overview of the changes to Beechwood Farm between 1950 and today, noting major alterations such as the addition of solar panels, holiday cottages, and a farm shop. However, the length requirement is not met, as the response falls short of the 150-word minimum. Furthermore, the selection of features is somewhat incomplete and lacks precision, with descriptions that remain underdeveloped or overly brief. For instance, the mention of how the barn and surrounding roads changed lacks clarity. To reach a higher band, the writer needs to provide a fully developed comparison that covers all significant visual elements without falling short of the word count.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5
The text attempts a logical structure by dividing the response into an introduction, body paragraphs contrasting the past and present layouts, and an overall summary. However, the organisation lacks a clear overall progression. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or repetitively, such as the frequent reliance on transitional phrases like 'On the one hand' and 'On the other hand' which do not always logically fit the spatial comparisons being made. Additionally, paragraphing is somewhat fragmented, with the concluding remarks split into short, disjointed sentences. Improving the flow and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would significantly enhance the overall coherence of the writing.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is basic and minimally adequate for the task, with noticeable limitations and inaccuracies. The student relies heavily on simple terms and direct lifting from the prompt. There are several vocabulary and spelling errors, such as 'illustratrs' and 'compre', along with awkward phrasing like 'looked liked a simple planned'. Less common lexical items are rarely attempted, and when they are, word choice and word formation errors occasionally impede smooth comprehension. To improve in this criterion, the writer should expand their range of functional vocabulary for describing maps and trends, ensuring correct word forms and precise collocations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5
The grammatical range is very limited, consisting mostly of simple and attempted complex sentences that frequently contain errors. There are frequent issues with verb forms, tense consistency, and missing prepositions or articles, such as 'in 1950 beechwood farm is looked liked' and 'today's plan is additional things solar panels are inserted'. Punctuation and sentence boundaries also show instability, leading to run-on structures or fragments. These frequent errors cause difficulty for the reader and restrict the score. To achieve higher bands, the writer must demonstrate better control over basic sentence construction, improve subject-verb agreement, and correctly form passive and active clauses.
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