Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-27

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)

The diagram show the two maps one is made by 2014 and the other is made by 2020. And plans for development of the area . In the map we show the changing in the next six years 2014 to 2020 . The map of the 2014 there is the Fountain in the middle of the map Bandstand near the Fountain and the Town hall near the fish market And the next History museum to the side of the Fountain . Next library in the under of the Museum . And the next there are Fish restaurant near the bar . The next years in 2020 there are completely change in the map . There are many new things can be create . The First market name change the 2020 in supermarket . The Fountain place near made the children and the near the cover seating . There are many shops side of the map .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response attempts to describe the changes in the town square, but it fails to provide a clear overview or a logical summary of the main features. The description is fragmented and lacks the necessary analytical approach required for Task 1. Many details are inaccurate or confusing, such as 'the library in the under of the Museum' or 'the first market name change the 2020 in supermarket'. The response lacks a clear comparison between the two time periods, focusing instead on listing items in a disjointed manner. To improve, you must identify the most significant changes (e.g., the removal of the bandstand, the addition of new seating) and group them logically.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of ideas. The use of cohesive devices is very limited and often repetitive, with 'And the next' used frequently to start sentences. This creates a mechanical and disjointed flow. There is no clear logical organization; the information jumps between the 2014 map and the 2020 plan without a structured approach. To improve, you should organize your writing into clear paragraphs: an introduction, an overview of the main trends, and two body paragraphs detailing specific changes.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very basic and often inaccurate, which hinders communication. Phrases like 'the next years in 2020 there are completely change' and 'new things can be create' show a lack of control over word choice and word formation. There is a reliance on simple, repetitive vocabulary, and the student struggles to use appropriate terminology for describing maps or urban development. To reach a higher band, you need to learn specific vocabulary for describing changes, such as 'demolished', 'constructed', 'expanded', or 'transformed', and use them in the correct context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede meaning. There are significant issues with verb tenses (e.g., 'the diagram show', 'can be create'), sentence structure, and prepositions (e.g., 'in the under of'). The sentences are mostly simple and lack the complexity required for higher bands. There is a lack of control over basic subject-verb agreement and article usage. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that verbs are correctly conjugated for the past and future tenses, and practicing the correct use of prepositions for location.

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