Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-07
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 below two maps depicts town square and its surrounding area in 2014 and it will demolish to make new changes and it done by coming 2020. At a glance , the fountain that located in the center will be as it in new plan .
To begins with , firstly fish market will be change to supermarket in coming year . Secondly , bandstand will be no be eliminate in 2020 . Furthermore history museum and library will be abolish and a local artists gallery will craft . moreover , administrative buildings will not exist it will change to shops . additionally , children playgrounds , plant beds and covered seating will be create in the 2020 plan . fish and restaurant has given more sections compare to past .
overall , there are more things that will demolish and create new buildings but townhall and fountain will be unchanged
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the maps, identifying key changes such as the supermarket, the gallery, and the removal of administrative buildings. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview or summary of the most significant trends. While the prompt asks for a summary of the development, the response reads more like a list of individual changes rather than a cohesive report. Some details are slightly inaccurate, such as the claim that the bandstand will not be eliminated, whereas the visual data suggests it is removed. The response addresses the task, but the lack of analytical comparison limits the score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay uses basic cohesive devices such as 'To begins with', 'firstly', 'secondly', and 'moreover'. However, the use of these devices is often mechanical and sometimes grammatically incorrect (e.g., 'To begins with'). Paragraphing is present but the logical flow between sentences is disjointed. The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the spatial progression of the development. While there is an attempt at an overall structure, the progression of ideas is not always smooth or logical.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on basic verbs like 'change', 'create', and 'exist'. There are several instances of incorrect word choice or awkward phrasing, such as 'will craft' (instead of 'will be constructed') and 'will be abolish' (instead of 'will be abolished'). The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands. The errors in word form and collocation are noticeable throughout the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect readability. There are persistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'two maps depicts'), passive voice construction (e.g., 'will be abolish'), and article usage. Sentence structures are predominantly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'administrative buildings will not exist it will change to shops'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas. These errors are frequent and occasionally impede the clarity of the information provided.
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