Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-06
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 5.5)
The plans compares the sites of beechwood farm how it looked like in 1950 and what changes made in todays time.
Overall, the noticeable changes seen in sheep area where camping field and solar panels install while the fruits and vegetables areas are remained same at the previous place but there is a minor change showen in burn place which move to other side farmhouse.
in 1950 beechwood farm have a huge area for sheep but now there is dramatic change happen in it half of area cover by solar panels in the east side of farm with additional parking beside road which previously known as track other side taken by camping field with another parking in noth west side of farm.
fruits and vegetables areas cannot experience any changes in it except fruit trees wherte a small farm shop added in front of parking in addition there is a new section add for holiday cottages which previously consider as barn infront of north east parking area so barn move to west of farmhouse attach with road in between where both road section join together
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5
The response attempts to address the task by highlighting the main changes between 1950 and today, such as the conversion of the sheep area into a camping field and solar panels, and the addition of holiday cottages and a farm shop. However, the coverage is somewhat incomplete and lacks precision. For example, some details are slightly confused, such as the description of the old barn and the new holiday cottages. The overview touches upon key developments, but ideas are underdeveloped and the lack of a fully structured overview limits the clarity of the response. To move to a higher level, the writer needs to ensure all major changes are presented clearly and supported by a more thorough, well-integrated overview.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5
The response has a basic overall structure with paragraph breaks separating the introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. However, logical progression is hindered by awkward transitions and run-on sentence structures, such as in the final paragraph where multiple separate ideas are crammed together without proper pauses or cohesive devices. Referencing is also occasionally unclear, making it hard to follow the exact spatial relationships on the maps. To improve, the writer should use clearer linking phrases, punctuate sentences properly to separate distinct points, and ensure a smoother flow of information from one spatial feature to the next.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with acceptable attempts to describe geographical changes using words like 'dramatic', 'conversion', and 'additional'. However, the range is limited and repetition occurs. There are noticeable word choice and collocation inaccuracies, such as 'today's time', 'burn place', and 'infront of north east parking area'. While these do not completely block communication, they prevent the writing from achieving precision. To progress, the student should expand their range of functional vocabulary for describing maps and focus on precise word formation, spelling, and standard prepositional collocations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The response displays a very limited range of grammatical structures, relying mostly on simple sentences and faulty attempts at complex clauses. There are frequent errors in basic grammar, including missing articles ('the sites of beechwood farm', 'in east side of farm'), incorrect verb tenses and forms ('how it looked like', 'what changes made', 'solar panels install', 'are remained same'), and run-on punctuation without proper capitalization or full stops. These errors cause noticeable difficulty for the reader and reflect a need for tighter grammatical control. To reach a higher band, the writer must improve sentence construction, ensure correct verb agreement and voice, and master basic punctuation.
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