Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-10-16

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 Two map show the two time square layout diagram labeled 2014 and 2020. In the 2014 plan, the perimeter conist of fish market at the top left, a town hall at the top right, a history museum along the upper-lef, a libray along the lower-left, a fish resturant at the bottom left, a bar at the bottom right and a L shaped administrative buildings block extending along the eastern side; th central open space contains a round fountain and a octagonal bandstand to it northeast. In th 2020 plan, the north features a supermarket replacing the fish market and the town hall remains at the top right, the west side features local artist gallery in place of history museum, with a smaller subdivided units along the southwest east labeled as shops; the south side festures a bar on the left and resutants on the right. the central area retains the round fountain in the center, flanked to the north by two rectangular plant beds, to the east by a ractagular Childrens playground and to the south by two rectagular structures labeled covered seating

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You identify several key changes, including the fish market becoming a supermarket, the history museum becoming an artists’ gallery, and the fountain remaining central. However, the response does not provide a clear overview of the main transformation, and some details are inaccurate or unclear. For example, the 2020 eastern units are shops, but you describe “smaller subdivided units along the southwest east” as shops; the southern perimeter is labelled “bars and restaurants,” rather than a bar on the left and restaurants on the right. The bandstand’s replacement by a playground and the new covered seating are noted, but the overall shift in use of the square is not summarised. Select the most important changes accurately and state them in a distinct overview.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

The response follows a broadly chronological structure, moving from the 2014 plan to the 2020 plan, and location phrases such as “at the top left” and “to the south” help orient the reader. However, the information is presented as one long, crowded sequence rather than in clearly separated sections, so the comparison is difficult to follow. The transition “In the 2020 plan” is useful, but the later list combines changes to buildings and the central area without a clear order. Some references are also confusing, particularly “along the southwest east.” Use separate paragraphs for the two plans or group changes by perimeter and central space, and connect related comparisons more clearly.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use a reasonable range of map vocabulary, including “perimeter,” “L shaped,” “subdivided units,” “flanked,” and “replacing,” which helps describe locations and changes. However, spelling errors are frequent and sometimes make the text harder to read: “conist,” “libray,” “resturant,” “ractagular,” and “rectagular” appear in the response. Some phrases are also imprecise or awkward, such as “the two time square layout diagram” and “a smaller subdivided units.” Use standard map terms consistently and check spelling carefully. More precise labels, such as “eastern side” and “southern perimeter,” would also make the descriptions clearer.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response attempts some complex structures, including clauses with “replacing” and “with,” and the reader can generally recognise the intended comparison. However, errors in sentence construction and basic grammar are frequent. The opening, “The Two map show,” has a subject–verb agreement error, while “a octagonal bandstand” has an article error. Several clauses run together without full stops, and the final sentence lacks clear punctuation, making relationships between details difficult to follow. There are also inconsistent sentence boundaries and capitalization, as in “the south side festures.” Build shorter, complete sentences first, then combine them with accurate clauses; check agreement, articles, and punctuation during revision.

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