Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-29

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 plans illustrate the site of a farm in 1950 and same site today overall it is clear that many things change in today comparise to 1950 the same thing is river and chickenn fruis trees soft fruit vegetable and farmhouse is same place in today but sheep is added more thing in now.

in 1950 when we can see the picture in no development place and we can see track and a river and a empaty land sheep and some fruit trees and soft fruits pland a selding and there was a farmhouse for tourist and gest and there was a barn and more chickens.

in today many thing change to caompare to in 1950 to today so some thing is same but some thing is added in today we can see fruit trees is same place but it has added farmshop and than soft fruits is same place and the sheep and empaty land there was added many thing a parking place and a camping field and there was added a solar panels and a parking place and the barn is change the place and barns place added to a holiday cottage and chikens is the same place in today.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You identify the two time periods and mention several relevant changes, including the new farm shop, camping field, solar panels, parking and holiday cottages. You also note that some features, such as the river and farmhouse, remain. However, the overview is unclear and some comparisons are inaccurate: sheep are shown in 1950, not added today, and the barn remains on the site rather than being replaced by cottages. The response also says the farm was for tourists and guests, which is not supported by the plans. To strengthen the report, give a clear overview of the main shift from agricultural land to visitor facilities, then describe the key changes and unchanged features accurately. (Eight words copied from the task prompt were not counted.)

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has three paragraphs, with an opening, a description of 1950 and a comparison with today, so there is some basic organisation. However, the progression within paragraphs is difficult to follow because several features are joined in long, loosely connected sentences. Phrases such as “so some thing is same but some thing is added” and repeated uses of “and” do not clearly signal how the details relate. References such as “the same thing” and “it” are also vague. Organise the report into a concise overview followed by clearly grouped details—for example, changes to the western fields and new facilities, then changes around the farmhouse and barn—and use linking words to show contrast and location.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

You use some task-relevant vocabulary, including “river,” “fruit trees,” “parking place,” “camping field” and “holiday cottage,” which helps communicate the general subject. However, the range is limited and several words or phrases are repeated, especially “same place,” “added” and “thing.” There are also noticeable spelling and word-choice problems, such as “empaty land,” “gest,” “caompare” and “selding,” which make parts of the description hard to interpret. Choose precise map vocabulary and vary the language used to describe change: for instance, say that facilities were “introduced” or “added,” and that a feature “remained” or “was relocated.” Check spelling carefully before submitting.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The response attempts to describe both past and present and includes some longer sentences, but the grammatical range is limited and many sentences are difficult to process. For example, “the same thing is river and chickenn fruis trees soft fruit vegetable and farmhouse is same place in today” lacks clear sentence structure and accurate agreement. Tense and article use are also inconsistent in phrases such as “in today” and “there was added a solar panels.” Most ideas are expressed through simple clauses joined by “and,” while attempts to combine comparisons often become faulty. Practise accurate past and present forms, singular and plural agreement, and complete sentences. Use a clear pattern such as “The farmhouse remains in the same location, while new cottages have been built nearby.”

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