Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-17

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 given charts illustrates the road acess from 2007 to 2010 in 2007 the road acess to city hospital was different when compared to 2010 .in 2007 the bus stop was on the east side far from the hospital to reach the hospital they were going through Ring road, from ring road to city road then to the hospital .when compared to2010 the bus stop was on west side and nearer to the City hospital .in 2007 their was only city road to reach hospital but in 2010 the hospital made its own way to reach the hospital in .in 2007 the parking for vehicles where on the road but in 2010 they provided a seperate area for parking in 2007 there was a common parking for staff and public as the years goes they made 2 different parkings for public and staff .all over as the year passes their is a huge changes that the hospital made

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the maps, such as the changes in bus stop location, road access, and parking facilities. However, the report lacks a clear overview or summary paragraph, which is essential for Task 1. The information is presented in a somewhat disjointed manner, and the description of the road access is slightly confusing. To improve, ensure you provide a clear introductory sentence that paraphrases the prompt and a separate overview paragraph that highlights the most significant changes between the two years. While the key points are identified, the lack of a structured approach limits the score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response lacks paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of ideas. There is a lack of cohesive devices; the text relies on repetitive sentence structures and lacks linking words to connect the comparisons effectively. For example, the transition between the 2007 and 2010 descriptions is abrupt. To reach a higher band, you should use clear paragraph breaks to separate the introduction, overview, and specific details, and incorporate a wider range of linking words such as 'whereas', 'in contrast', and 'subsequently' to improve the flow of information.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'road', 'hospital', and 'parking'. There are several spelling errors, such as 'acess' instead of 'access' and 'seperate' instead of 'separate'. The phrasing is often simplistic, which hinders the ability to describe the changes with precision. To improve, try to use more varied vocabulary related to urban planning and spatial changes, such as 'relocated', 'constructed', 'designated', and 'infrastructure'. Focusing on accurate spelling and using more precise collocations will significantly enhance your lexical score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('the given charts illustrates'), missing articles, and incorrect punctuation. The sentence structures are mostly simple, with very few attempts at complex sentences. There are also errors in tense usage and word order, such as 'in 2007 their was only city road'. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct subject-verb agreement, and using punctuation consistently. Practicing the use of complex sentences, such as using relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions, will help you demonstrate a wider grammatical range.

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