Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-18
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 given diagram illustrate the town which developed to much in last 6 years.it shows how much and what is develops from 2014 to 2020.
The diagrams is about square and surrounding area from 2014 to 2020.there are many things developed until 2020 but some of things same as above like fountain.
In 2014 there are not many developed plan or any much construction but compare to 2020 there is made too much construction in 2020. but the place of fountain is same as above it did not change. In 2014 there are many markets, places, town and other things like Bandstand, Fish restaurant, library town hall as well ass bar and fish market.
But in 2020 there are many things are changed as well as new construction are Developed like numbers of shops, there is new children playground and covered seating in front of fountain but in 2014 near by area of play ground is cleared. While change name of history mueasem to local artist gallery. but also fish market place changed to supermarket which is good thing.
Well, some of places are convert to small business to large business like bar in 2014 there is small shop but in 2020 that shop convert to 2 part bar and restaurant which are amazing.
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 logical summary of the main features. While some changes are mentioned, such as the new playground and the conversion of the museum, the description is often repetitive and lacks precision. The student struggles to report the data objectively, often using subjective language like 'which is good thing' or 'which are amazing', which is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report. Furthermore, the information is not clearly organised, making it difficult for the reader to follow the development plan effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression of ideas is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'in 2014' and 'in 2020' to start sentences. Referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly when referring to specific locations on the map. The flow between sentences is disjointed, and the lack of varied linking words makes the text feel like a list of observations rather than a cohesive report. Paragraphing is present but does not effectively group related information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'things', 'developed', and 'construction'. There are several spelling errors, such as 'mueasem' and 'ass', and word choice is often imprecise or informal (e.g., 'which is good thing'). The student struggles to use specific terminology related to map descriptions, such as 'north-east', 'adjacent to', or 'transformed'. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of range and the frequent errors in word formation and collocation prevent a higher score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('diagram illustrate', 'there is made too much construction'), tense consistency, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, and there is a lack of complex sentence structures. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing capital letters at the start of sentences and incorrect usage of commas. While the reader can generally understand the intended meaning, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar significantly impacts the quality of the writing.
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