Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-24
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 4.0)
In this diagram we have seen alot of things number 1 i saw the history museum changed into the local artist gallery and the library got changed there is no library in 2020 but there is supermarket in 2020 and the town hall remains the same as they build plant beds and childrens playground and also have a coverd seating area and shops area at left side it is good they changed many things they made alot of things there in 2014 as we can see there is fountain and towj hall they both remain the same places but they changes many things around the town in 2020 the administration building changes into the shops area alot of shops there we can see the museum at the left corner side which was changes into the local gallery artist area and the most beautiful thing they buitld alot of shops and. Cover area
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response attempts to describe the changes between 2014 and 2020, but it lacks a clear overview and fails to present the information in a logical, academic format. While some features are mentioned, such as the museum becoming a gallery and the addition of shops, the report is fragmented and lacks a professional tone. The description is highly informal and lacks the necessary structure for an IELTS Task 1 response. Key features are not grouped effectively, and the lack of a clear introduction or summary makes it difficult for the reader to follow the development of the area.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response is written as a single, run-on paragraph without clear sentence boundaries or logical progression. There is a lack of cohesive devices, and the text relies on repetitive phrasing like 'in 2020' and 'there is'. The absence of paragraphing and the lack of transition words make the text difficult to navigate. The ideas are presented in a stream-of-consciousness style rather than a structured report, which significantly hinders the flow of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student relies on basic verbs like 'saw', 'changed', and 'made'. There is no attempt to use precise vocabulary related to urban planning or spatial description (e.g., 'transformed', 'replaced', 'situated', 'adjacent'). Spelling errors such as 'towj' and 'buitld' are present, and the phrasing is often unnatural, such as 'local gallery artist area'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with the necessary precision for an academic task.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammar is weak, characterized by frequent run-on sentences and a lack of punctuation. There are consistent errors in verb tense usage and subject-verb agreement, such as 'we have seen' instead of 'the diagram shows' and 'the museum... which was changes'. The sentence structures are simplistic and often grammatically incorrect, which frequently impedes the reader's understanding. There is no evidence of complex sentence structures, and the overall control of grammar is poor.
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