Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-10

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 5.5)

The given maps illustrates the changes in road access to a urban side hospitals in year 2007 and 2010.

Overall, the biggest change showed in car parking as well as bus stop placed in different side in 2010.

Firstly, the city hospital on the ring road. the biggest change showed in the car parking in year 2007 their was only one parking for both staffs and public. While in 2010 it is converted to different places staff parking is near by hospital road and public car is at same place .The second change was in the bus station in year 2007 it was to far away from the hospital however in 2010 it was conducted near by hospital road. In contrast in year 2007 it was showed some trees on the hospital road whereas, in the year 2010 the trees was not visible due to the construction. Moreover in year 2007 the shape of hospital like square but in year 2010 it becomes as a roundabout.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the maps, such as the changes to parking, the bus station, and the road layout. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, analytical overview. While the main trends are identified, the reporting of specific details is occasionally imprecise, such as describing the hospital shape as a 'roundabout' rather than noting the addition of a roundabout to the road network. To improve, ensure that the overview synthesizes the information more effectively rather than just listing changes, and use more precise terminology to describe the spatial relationships shown in the diagrams.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is hindered by repetitive sentence structures and limited use of cohesive devices. While transition words like 'Firstly', 'While', and 'In contrast' are used, they are sometimes applied incorrectly or in a way that makes the flow feel disjointed. The referencing is occasionally unclear, particularly when describing the location of the parking areas. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus, rather than jumping between different features of the map.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher score. There are several instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'urban side hospitals' and 'conducted near by hospital road'. The range of vocabulary is limited, relying on basic descriptors. To improve, focus on using more precise geographical and descriptive language, such as 'relocated', 'adjacent to', 'demolished', or 'constructed'. Additionally, pay attention to word choice; for example, 'conducted' is not the correct term to describe the placement of a bus station.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('the biggest change showed', 'the trees was not visible'), article usage ('a urban side'), and sentence structure (run-on sentences and fragments like 'the city hospital on the ring road'). The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and punctuation. Incorporating more complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses or passive voice, would also help demonstrate a wider grammatical range.

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