Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

The map show us the road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010 ,and the city hospital was full crowded area so the roads are developed so in 2010 they make the roundabout which call circles .

When we see the ape of 2007 we can see there are only bus stop near the Hospital but in 2010 Mape show that the bus stop were remove and the bus station was build near the city hospital.

Also there is the staff and public parking was in the same palce so the crowd were held in 2007 Mape but in 2010 all the thing change like there is the different parking for the public who come there for the checkup.

And for easy use the circle were made which give in the 2010 mape like near the city road and near the hospital road there is the circle for the cars to note make the traffic.

Although, In 2007 city hospital road access are hard but in 2010 it is easy to access

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the maps, such as the changes to the bus station, parking arrangements, and the addition of roundabouts. However, the description is somewhat superficial and lacks a clear overview or summary of the most significant changes. The information is presented in a fragmented way, and some details, such as the specific locations of the new roads, are not clearly articulated. To improve, ensure you provide a clear introductory overview of the main trends and use more precise language to describe the spatial changes between 2007 and 2010.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is weak. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often repetitive or misused, such as the frequent use of 'and' and 'but' to connect unrelated ideas. The referencing is sometimes unclear, for example, 'all the thing change' and 'the circle were made', which makes it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of the description. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear focus would significantly enhance the coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There are several instances of incorrect word choice and spelling errors, such as 'ape' instead of 'map', 'palce' instead of 'place', and 'note make' instead of 'not make'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the visual data with precision. To reach a higher band, you should focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to maps and urban planning, such as 'intersection', 'relocated', 'expanded', and 'infrastructure', and work on improving your spelling and word formation.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('The map show us', 'bus stop were remove'), incorrect verb tenses, and missing articles. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences are often faulty, such as 'the city hospital was full crowded area so the roads are developed'. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles and prepositions.

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