Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-11
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 diagram below shows a town square in 2014 and new plans to be completed in 2020. the map given in 2014 had fish market that why they have make a fish restaurant the center have fountain which is also present in 2020 plan, they also have a history museum attach with fish market in the left down corner there had a library which is attach to the fish restaurant. the administrative block is extended down to the bar. in 2020 plan they have children playground which is absent in 2014, instead of fish market they have supermarket in 2020 plan. in 2020 plan they have well planed the town square because they have make plants beds and make shops on one side while shift the bars and restaurant to the other side. there is also a local artist gallery in 2020 plan. the only thing that is unchanged in the 2014 and 2020 is the fountain
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 covers the main features of the town square development, such as the replacement of the fish market with a supermarket and the addition of a playground and gallery. However, the report lacks a clear overview, which is essential for a Band 6 or higher. The description is somewhat disjointed, jumping between locations without a clear spatial progression. While the main changes are identified, the lack of a summary paragraph and the informal, fragmented style of reporting limit the ability to fully convey the transformation. To improve, ensure you group information logically (e.g., what was removed vs. what was added) and provide a clear, concise summary of the overall trend.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is written as a single block of text, which makes it difficult to follow. There is a lack of paragraphing, which is a requirement for a well-structured report. Cohesive devices are largely absent or used incorrectly, such as the repetitive use of 'in 2020 plan' and 'they have'. The progression of ideas is mechanical rather than logical, as the writer jumps from the fountain to the museum and back to the administrative block without clear transitions. To improve, use paragraph breaks to separate the introduction/overview from the body paragraphs and employ a wider range of linking words like 'furthermore', 'conversely', or 'in contrast'.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'they have make' and 'in 2020 plan' are used repeatedly, which hinders the flow. There is little attempt to use precise vocabulary to describe spatial changes or development. For example, instead of saying 'they have make plants beds', a more precise term would be 'landscaped' or 'installed'. The word choice is often informal and lacks the academic tone required for Task 1. To improve, focus on learning collocations related to maps and development, such as 'demolished', 'constructed', 'relocated', and 'transformed'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and subject-verb agreement. Examples include 'they have make' (should be 'they have made'), 'the center have fountain' (should be 'the center has a fountain'), and 'there had a library' (should be 'there was a library'). Sentence structures are mostly simple and repetitive, lacking the complexity needed for higher bands. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with a lack of capital letters at the start of sentences and missing periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic tense consistency (past for 2014, future/present for 2020) and proofreading for basic sentence construction.
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