Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-07
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The plans below show a college cafe before it was redesigned and how it looks now.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The plans below show a college cafe before it was redesigned and how it looks now.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
The plan below illustrates a college cafe before it was redesigned and it is looking amazing now.
Overall, pervious the design of college cafe was short and not have more opportunities or facilities as compared to the new structure.
Old design overview, we discussed about previous college cafe design. In which this design included a staff dining room with open area, and tables and chairs were present. And bin included and toilet was presented near the bin. And a kitchen was made in start of design, and serving area like food items and drinks presented near the kitchen. This plan of design not have more facilities.
Today plan details, college cafe structure is wonderful and add more facilities and opportunities. Firstly, it is including salad bar opposite to the recycling bins. And kitchen is present in the same area like previous design. Moreover, staff dining rooms changes into two separate rooms like take away food and coffee bar. And tables and chairs are present in the same side. Furthermore, the best facilitie is adding outdoor seating, students and staff can enjoy the outside view. And barbecue is add in the new structure. This design gives more opportunities and facilities to the students and staff members
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 cafe redesign, such as the addition of the salad bar, outdoor seating, and the barbecue. However, the description is somewhat informal and lacks the analytical tone required for an Academic Task 1 report. The overview is quite basic, and some details are described in a repetitive manner rather than being compared effectively. To improve, focus on grouping features logically (e.g., structural changes vs. equipment additions) and use more precise comparative language to highlight the transformation between the two plans.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'Old design overview' and 'Today plan details' used as paragraph starters. The flow between sentences is sometimes disjointed, and the referencing is occasionally unclear. To reach a higher band, use a wider range of linking words and phrases to connect ideas more naturally, such as 'In contrast', 'Furthermore', or 'Regarding the layout'.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on simple terms like 'wonderful', 'amazing', and 'facilities'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'made in start of design' and 'is add in the new structure'. The range is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, but it lacks the precision and variety expected for an academic report. Expanding your vocabulary to include more descriptive terms related to spatial layout and architectural changes would significantly improve your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and sentence structure. Examples include 'pervious the design... was short', 'not have more opportunities', and 'is including salad bar'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the errors in basic subject-verb agreement and article usage are noticeable throughout. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and ensuring consistent use of tenses when describing past and present states.
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