Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-27

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 comparison of beechwood farm from 1950 to till now gives us a clear image of how the area changed and evallout in these years . the is a large change in whole image so much new things are there now but that are maing that area crowed .

the 1st change is track become a road. A larger area was there for sheep only in 1950 but now that side is distributed in main 4 parts 2 smaller portions are there for parking . Tehn the other 2 are diveded into camping field and solar panels .on the other hand of road in 1950 in river side that area was only for furits vegetables and the farmhouse is for chickens and barn ,but now we can see there is farm shope in the fruit trees area and the roade is linked to new barn and the majore change is the holiday cottages that are the new addition this side there is a large development in both trhe sides from1950 to till now

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You identify the broad change from a farm with sheep and agricultural plots to a site with new facilities, including a farm shop, camping field, solar panels, parking and holiday cottages. You also note that the track became a road, which is a relevant comparison. However, the overview is vague: “a large change in whole image” does not clearly summarise the main pattern of development. Some details are inaccurate or unclear, such as saying the sheep area is now divided into “main 4 parts” and describing the farmhouse as being “for chickens and barn.” The farmhouse, barn and chicken enclosure remain, while the new uses occupy other parts of the site. Organise the key changes more precisely and compare the locations and retained features.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

There is a basic sequence from the general change to specific areas, and phrases such as “the 1st change” and “on the other hand” show an attempt to connect ideas. However, the response is presented as one long paragraph, and the progression between locations is difficult to follow. The sentence beginning “A larger area was there for sheep” moves through parking, camping and solar panels without clearly distinguishing their positions. Later, the phrase “in river side” introduces several features in a crowded sentence. Use separate paragraphs for an overview and the main comparisons, and group details by area. More precise linking and referencing would help readers understand which side or part of the farm each feature occupies.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant map vocabulary, including “track,” “road,” “parking,” “camping field,” “solar panels” and “holiday cottages,” so the reader can identify several important features. However, the range is limited and some expressions are imprecise or awkward, such as “new things,” “crowed,” and “large development in both the sides.” Spelling errors, including “evallout,” “furits” and “shope,” also make the description less clear. Aim for accurate, specific terms for changes and locations, such as “converted,” “retained,” “north-east” and “alongside.” Check spelling carefully and avoid repeating general words like “change” when a more exact description is available.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response attempts to combine ideas using clauses, for example, “A larger area was there for sheep only in 1950 but now that side is distributed…,” but complex sentences are often difficult to follow because of errors in tense, sentence boundaries and sentence structure. Examples include “track become a road,” which needs a past-tense form, and “the farmhouse is for chickens and barn,” where the relationship between the features is not expressed clearly. Several sentences run together without full stops, particularly the final comparison, making the meaning harder to process. Practise writing shorter, complete sentences first, then add controlled clauses using “while” or “whereas.” Check articles, verb forms and punctuation when revising.

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