Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-04

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant.

Student answer (Band 5.0)

The map illustrates the road approach to a city hospital in 2007 to 2010 .

Overall , the structure of the access to the hospital has changed a lot over time . However , the use of ring road to reached the city hospital is same .

In 2007 , the approach to the hospital is through the ring road which goes straight to the city road . On the left side of the hospital there were place for car park , staff and public parking . The bus stop was also present around the hospital road for the convenience of the individuals .

In 2010 , The public car park was just around the right corner of the city hospital . the same place as were before in 2007 . However , the place for staff car park has changed close to the city road . bus station has come to the right corner of the hospital road which has become more beneficial for people and they reached the hospital more easily .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the maps, such as the ring road, parking areas, and the bus station. However, the description of the changes is somewhat inaccurate and lacks precision. For instance, the claim that the public car park remained in the same place is not fully supported by the visual evidence, and the description of the new bus station location is vague. To improve, you should focus on using more precise spatial language (e.g., 'north-east corner' instead of 'right corner') and ensure that comparisons between 2007 and 2010 are clearly articulated. The overview is present but could be more detailed regarding the nature of the infrastructure changes.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression from 2007 to 2010. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate, such as the transition 'However, the place for staff car park has changed close to the city road.' The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult to track specific locations across the two time periods. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that pronouns clearly refer to their antecedents would enhance the flow of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. You rely on basic descriptors like 'changed a lot' and 'place for car park.' There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'road approach' instead of 'road access' and 'bus station has come to' instead of 'a new bus station was constructed.' To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more specific vocabulary related to urban planning and map description, such as 'relocated,' 'expanded,' 'adjacent to,' or 'situated.'

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Examples include 'the use of ring road to reached' (should be 'to reach'), 'the same place as were before' (should be 'as it was'), and inconsistent capitalization (e.g., 'The public car park'). Additionally, there are issues with article usage and verb tense consistency. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to lower the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage will significantly improve your accuracy.

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