Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The Diagram is depicting a town square area and its surrounding that is less developed in 2014. In the same diagram there is a plan for its development which has to be completed by 2020.
When we move from the lower right portion of 2014 there is a section for the fish restaurant and bar but in 2020 in new structure of the town we can see only a bars and restaurant.
when we compare 2014 with 2020 we cannot see library in the recent development of town rather than it was replaced by covered sitting plan, a fountain and some plants bed along with that there is a small children playing area.
History museum is also changed with the local artists gallery in modern design and the fish market is replaced with the super market. Along with that adminsitration building is replaced by the shops which is a good marketing startegy.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the transformation, such as the replacement of the library, museum, and administration building. However, the overview is weak; it lacks a clear summary of the most significant changes, such as the shift from a more open, civic-focused space to a commercialized area. The description is somewhat list-like and lacks a cohesive analytical approach. While the main features are identified, the comparison could be more sophisticated by grouping changes by theme (e.g., commercial vs. public amenities) rather than just listing them sequentially. The response meets the minimum length requirement, but the analysis remains at a surface level.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into short paragraphs, but the logical progression is hindered by repetitive sentence structures and a lack of varied cohesive devices. Phrases like 'When we move from' and 'when we compare' are used mechanically. There is a lack of linking words to connect the changes logically (e.g., 'conversely', 'furthermore', or 'in contrast'). The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as 'in new structure of the town', which lacks a definite article. Paragraphing is present but the ideas within them are not developed with sufficient flow, making the text feel disjointed.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. There are several awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'plants bed' (should be 'flower beds'), 'adminsitration' (spelling error), and 'marketing startegy' (spelling error). The range is limited, relying on basic verbs like 'changed' and 'replaced'. To reach a higher band, the student should incorporate more precise terminology related to urban planning, such as 'redeveloped', 'transformed', 'converted', or 'demolished'. The current vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning but does not demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but accuracy is inconsistent. There are frequent errors with articles (e.g., 'in new structure', 'in 2020 in new structure'), pluralization ('plants bed'), and prepositions. Some sentences are grammatically awkward, such as 'History museum is also changed with the local artists gallery'. The punctuation is generally functional, but the lack of complex sentence variety limits the score. The errors do not completely impede communication, but they are frequent enough to be noticeable throughout the text.
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