Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-05
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 drawing is shows that the development plan of town square surrounding area in the year of 2014 and may completed in 2020
By having a glance on the drawing of 2014 as you can see The place has three entrance which occuar in opposite side from the first entrance on the right hand there is a big town hall and the other hand there is fish market one the same side here is a history museum and third entrance from next here is a library and a fish resturant.As yo can see here is an entrance with resturant the next is a bar and other side area is also names by administrative building.IN the centre of building here is a fountain and the direction of town hall there is bandstand.In 2020 it will be completed with some changes the fish market is replace with supermarket and the museum is turned in to local artist gallery.sourronding the fountain area there is a childrens playground some plants beds and covered seating area
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 summary of the main features. The description is fragmented and lacks a logical flow, making it difficult to follow the spatial layout of the town square. While the student identifies some changes, such as the fish market becoming a supermarket and the museum becoming a gallery, the lack of a clear introduction and the disorganized reporting of features mean the task is only partially addressed. The response lacks a summary of the most significant trends or developments, which is essential for a high band score in Academic Task 1.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks paragraphing, which is a significant issue for coherence. The text is presented as a single block, making it difficult to distinguish between the 2014 layout and the 2020 developments. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly (e.g., 'By having a glance on the drawing', 'on the other hand'). The progression of ideas is confusing, as the writer jumps between different locations without a clear spatial strategy. The lack of logical sequencing and effective paragraphing significantly hinders the reader's ability to follow the information provided.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and incorrect word choices, such as 'The drawing is shows that', 'may completed', and 'names by administrative building'. The student relies on basic vocabulary and struggles to use precise terminology to describe the map features (e.g., 'third entrance from next'). There are also frequent spelling errors, such as 'occuar', 'resturant', and 'sourronding'. To improve, the student needs to focus on using more accurate descriptive language and improving spelling accuracy to ensure that the message is conveyed clearly.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('The drawing is shows'), tense usage ('may completed'), and sentence structure (run-on sentences and missing punctuation). The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple, error-prone sentences. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the punctuation is inconsistent, with missing capital letters and periods. These persistent errors in basic grammar and sentence construction significantly impact the overall quality of the writing.
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