Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-05
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The diagram below shows a town square and surrounding area in 2014 and the plans for development of the area to be completed by 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
The maps compare a urben area square and surrounding area in 2014 and the plans for changes of area to be completed by 2020.
Overall, it is evident that the whole place is fully devloped in during the period. in 2014 In the center there was fountain and in 2020 the froun of the fountain establised new plant beds. Some shopes and resaturant and newly opened.
In 2014, there was one fountain in center of town area and the west side of fountain there was one bandstand and beside of fountain there was one building which name was administrative bililding and the east side of fountain there were two bloks one was
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response is significantly under the required word count of 150 words, which severely limits the ability to fully address the task. While you attempt to identify some changes, such as the fountain and the addition of shops, the description is incomplete and stops abruptly. You fail to provide a comprehensive overview of the main features or make sufficient comparisons between the two time periods. To improve, you must ensure you cover all key developments shown in the diagram and provide a clear, structured summary that meets the minimum length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks a logical structure due to its incomplete nature. While there is an attempt at an introduction and a body paragraph, the text ends mid-sentence, which disrupts the flow of information. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas effectively, and the paragraphing is not fully developed. To improve, focus on organizing your response into a clear introduction, an overview of the main trends, and detailed body paragraphs that compare specific features, using linking words like 'whereas', 'in contrast', or 'subsequently' to connect your points.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and contains several spelling errors, such as 'urben' for 'urban', 'devloped' for 'developed', 'shopes' for 'shops', and 'resaturant' for 'restaurants'. These errors, combined with the repetitive use of basic vocabulary, hinder the clarity of the response. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise terminology related to urban planning and development, such as 'transformed', 'replaced', or 'constructed', and pay closer attention to the spelling of common words.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including missing articles (e.g., 'in center of town'), incorrect prepositions, and awkward sentence structures. The attempt at complex sentences is limited, and the existing sentences often contain errors that affect readability. For example, 'the whole place is fully devloped in during the period' is grammatically incorrect. You should focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct subject-verb agreement and the appropriate use of articles, before attempting more complex structures.
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