Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-17
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 diagrams illustrate the difference between the twon square and surrounding area in 2014 and the development plans of the are completed by 2020.
Before development there was fish market on left and bar on right when you entre in town then in administrative building there was library on left side and there was passing way uper it. On the uper side there was history museum. In the centre there was a fountain and bandstand on right corner. Finaly on extreme left corner there was fish market and on left corner there was town hall.
Now in 2020, when you entre in town there is bars and restaurants at down side. there is covering seating at lower left and right corner. Then there is shops on right side of town and a fountain in centre, along this there is children's playground. There are plant beds on uper side and there is local artist's gallery. On extreme left side there is supermarket and onright side there is town hall.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The student attempts to describe the changes shown in the two maps of the town square between 2014 and 2020. However, the response falls short in several areas. The overall selection of features is incomplete and disorganized, missing key spatial relationships and structural alterations such as the conversion of administrative buildings into shops and the shift of the history museum to an artists' gallery. Furthermore, there is no clear overview provided to summarize the main trends of transformation. The description relies heavily on conversational, sequential directions ('when you entre in town') rather than academic spatial reporting, resulting in an inadequate fulfillment of the task requirements. This performance aligns with Band 5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The organization of the response is weak and lacks a logical overall progression suitable for an academic report. The text is divided into rudimentary chronological paragraphs, but the sequencing of details within them is confused. Cohesive devices are minimal, repetitive, or inaccurate, relying on basic connectors like 'then', 'along this', and 'on right side'. Paragraphing is attempted with an introduction and two body sections, but internal cohesion is faulty, causing the reader to struggle to follow the spatial layout of the map. Referencing is frequently unclear, particularly regarding locations and directions. This warrants a Band 5 score.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is very basic and repetitive, frequently reusing terms like 'left side', 'right side', 'town hall', and 'fountain'. There are numerous spelling errors throughout the response, including 'twon', 'entre', 'uper', 'inaly', 'covering', and 'artist's'. The range of vocabulary is limited and minimally adequate for conveying simple locations, but it lacks the precision and less common lexical items expected for an academic diagram description. Word choices are often unnatural or imprecise, such as 'passing way uper it' or 'at down side'. These errors occasionally cause difficulty for the reader, placing the response at Band 4.5, rounded to Band 5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammatical range is extremely limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences ('There are plant beds on uper side') and basic existential clauses ('there was fish market on left'). Attempts at more complex structures are virtually absent. There is a high frequency of grammatical errors, including missing articles ('there was fish market'), incorrect prepositions ('on left' instead of 'on the left'), and tense inconsistencies. Punctuation and capitalization are also faulty. Because errors are frequent and repetitive throughout the text, sometimes obscuring the intended meaning, the grammar fits the Band 4 descriptor.
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