Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-11-01
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening.
explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house
tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening
Student answer (Band 5.0)
Hey sisi i hope you're doing well I'm happy for your coming anyway the key of the house is in the planet just move the planet into the left and you will see the key it's little complicated to open the door i know but I'll show you open your eyes clearly step 1 enter the key step 2 rolling the key to the right two times at the same time and that's it the door will open to you and welcome sisi but if you can't Open it just call me a video call and I'll show you more and about how to come from the train station follow the red line it's about 2 min walking to be at the complex bloc b okay? don't forget honey I'm waiting to see you at home we will do a lot oh things like a girly night nd cooking pizza we will do a lot i can't wait for the evening take care sisi
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5
You address the three main points: you explain where the key is and how to use it, give a route from the station, and suggest activities for the evening. The friendly tone also suits a message to a family member. However, some details are too unclear to be reliably useful: “the key of the house is in the planet” and “follow the red line” do not explain precisely where the key or route is. You also do not say when you will be home, despite the task asking for this. The ideas are therefore only partly developed. Give a clear landmark or address, explain the key arrangement unambiguously, and state an arrival time before suggesting your plans.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The message follows a broadly sensible order, moving from the key and door instructions to directions and then evening plans. This helps the reader identify the main topics, and phrases such as “and about how to come” signal a change. However, the response is presented as one long run-on sequence, with almost no punctuation or paragraphing, so the progression is difficult to follow. Repeated links such as “and” and “but” do not clearly show how the details relate, and “step 1” and “step 2” are not separated visually. Use short paragraphs for each task point, full stops to separate instructions, and clearer transitions such as “From the station…” and “I’ll be home at…”.
Lexical Resource: Band 4.5
You use some appropriate informal expressions for a close relative, including “honey,” “girly night,” and “I can’t wait,” and the reader can generally understand the intended topics. However, the vocabulary is basic and repetitive, and several word choices make important information confusing. “Planet” appears to be an inaccurate word for the place where the key is kept, while “complex bloc b” and “red line” are not precise enough to guide someone unfamiliar with the area. There are also spelling or form errors such as “nd” and “oh things.” Choose exact everyday terms for the key’s location and route, and use more precise phrases such as “building B” or “the marked path” where accurate.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
You attempt to give instructions using imperatives, for example “enter the key” and “rolling the key to the right,” and you include future forms such as “I’ll show you” and “we will do.” These structures communicate the general purpose of the message. However, the response relies heavily on a single extended sentence, and frequent problems with sentence boundaries, verb forms, and sentence construction make some instructions hard to follow. For example, “step 2 rolling the key” should be a complete instruction, and “I’m happy for your coming” does not use a natural grammatical pattern. Separate ideas with full stops, write each step as a complete imperative, and check verb forms and punctuation.
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