Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-12

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)

As per the given maps of a hospital in the year 2007 and 2010, it can be seen that in 2007, hosptial had less facility than 2010. In 2010, After the reconstruction of the hospital it now has other new facilities. In the report we will discuss about the changes.

In 2007, hospital rd. was the only way to reach to the hospital. while, in 2010 their is bus station on the west side of the road in front of the hospital which connects to the roundabout which also works as a way to reach to hospital. In 2007, hospital had a car park for staff and public on the east side of the road in fornt of the hospital. However in 2010, for staff the parking was the same place it was before but for public it was allocated on the east side beside the hospital.

their were no roundabout in 2007 but in 2010 their are two roundabout.

one is near the city road and the other one is near the hospital. Also the hospital is surrounded by the Ring road

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the maps, such as the addition of the bus station, the new roundabouts, and the changes to the car park. However, the overview is weak; it lacks a clear summary of the most significant trends, such as the overall improvement in accessibility. The description of the car park changes is slightly confusing, and the mention of the 'Ring road' is inaccurate based on the provided visual data, which shows a new road layout rather than a ring road. To improve, ensure you provide a clear, concise summary of the main changes in the introduction and ensure all details are accurately interpreted from the diagrams.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate, such as the awkward transition 'while, in 2010 their is'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly when describing the location of the car parks. To improve, use a wider range of linking words and ensure that pronouns and references clearly point back to the specific features being discussed. The progression of ideas is logical, but the flow between sentences could be smoother.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There are several spelling errors, such as 'hosptial' and 'fornt', and repetitive use of basic phrases like 'reach to the hospital'. The range is limited, and the student struggles to use more sophisticated terminology to describe the changes in infrastructure. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise verbs and nouns related to urban planning, such as 'constructed', 'relocated', 'expanded', or 'integrated', and ensure accurate spelling throughout.

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 that occasionally impede clarity. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('their is bus station', 'their were no roundabout'), incorrect use of articles, and punctuation errors. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically the use of 'there is/are' and pluralisation, before attempting more complex structures.

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