Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-18

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)

Following maps illustrates the road access to a city hospital in 2007 and modified version of 2010.

Overall, the road has changed with two new roundabouts separate public, staff car park and a bus station.

Road access to a city hospital in 2007 was like when you get on City road from South to west you will reach a intersection where a road in north is Hospital road. With bus stops on the left and right sides of the road leading towards city hospital. On the ring road`s South East there is a combine car park for staff and public.

Road access to city hospital in 2010 had a roundabout on the cross section of city road and hospital road where the North West side of the roundabout is attached to a new bus station while a new road joins it to a roundabout built on ring road. On the East South side of the ring road there is a staff car park. While public car park is created separately on South side of ring road.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

You have successfully identified the main features of the maps, such as the addition of roundabouts and the reorganization of parking and bus facilities. However, the response lacks a clear, analytical overview. The description is somewhat repetitive and relies on a 'list-like' approach rather than synthesizing the changes. To improve, ensure you compare the two years more explicitly rather than describing them in isolation. For instance, instead of describing 2007 and 2010 separately, focus on the transformation of the site, highlighting the shift from a combined parking area to separated facilities.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite mechanical and sometimes inaccurate. Phrases like 'Road access to a city hospital in 2007 was like when you get on...' are informal and lack the necessary transition words to link ideas smoothly. The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult to visualize the spatial changes. Improving the variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'in contrast', 'furthermore') would significantly enhance the flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. You use basic descriptors such as 'modified version' and 'attached to'. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'East South side' instead of 'south-east'. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise geographical and descriptive terminology, such as 'situated', 'adjacent to', 'relocated', or 'transformed'. The range is sufficient to communicate the main points, but it does not demonstrate a flexible or sophisticated use of language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are several grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues ('Following maps illustrates') and missing articles ('a intersection', 'a roundabout'). While you attempt some complex sentence structures, they are often marred by errors that occasionally impede clarity. For example, the sentence 'Road access to a city hospital in 2007 was like when you get on City road...' is structurally weak. Focusing on basic sentence accuracy and the correct use of articles and prepositions will help you achieve a higher score.

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