Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-08
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 diagram is shows a town square and sorround area in 2014.the town square area is now devlope in 2020.Now then 2014s diagram shows how many places show in this diagram,just like fish market,town hall, history museum, library,fish restaurant,bar ,bandstand and some administrative buildings show in 2014 town square area.
The town square area in 2020 is very nicely to develop and new look show to the town square area.the town square areas new buildings is local artist gallary, Some shops , Supermarket, children's playground, plant beds and now devlope the converd seating area.the fountain is same place in 2020.The bar and fish restaurant area is remove in 2020 town square areas diagram.this is big changes in town square area in next 6 years.the town square areas redevelopment is very nice and very such a big changes in 6 years.the town square area is now really very bigger develop in Some years.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to describe the changes between 2014 and 2020, but it fails to provide a clear overview or a structured comparison. While it lists some features, it lacks the analytical approach required for an Academic Task 1. The description is repetitive and relies on listing items rather than synthesizing the information. Crucially, it fails to highlight the main trends or significant changes effectively, such as the shift from commercial/administrative use to more community-focused facilities. The lack of a clear summary of the overall transformation limits the score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is divided into two paragraphs, but the internal structure is weak. There is a lack of logical progression, and the use of cohesive devices is minimal and often inaccurate. For example, the transition 'Now then 2014s diagram' is confusing and does not effectively link ideas. The sentences are often disjointed, and the lack of clear signposting makes the text difficult to follow. Paragraphing is present but does not serve to organize the information logically, as the content within the paragraphs is somewhat jumbled.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student uses basic terms like 'show', 'nice', and 'develop' repeatedly throughout the text. There are frequent errors in word formation and spelling, such as 'sorround', 'devlope', 'converd', and 'gallary'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the features of a map or the nature of urban development with any precision. The reliance on simple, everyday language prevents the response from demonstrating the flexibility required for higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede clarity. There are significant issues with subject-verb agreement ('The diagram is shows'), tense usage ('is remove'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, and punctuation is inconsistent, particularly with the use of periods and capitalization. There is almost no attempt at complex sentence structures; the writing consists primarily of simple, error-prone sentences. These persistent errors in basic grammar significantly affect the readability of the report.
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