Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-19
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 two map illustrates about route to a city hospital over the period of three years.
Looking to the upper section simple ring road from hospital is connecting to the main city road with left side is vacant space and right side is occupied with car park, staff and public parking. Whereas, on the other hand bus stop is situated at east side of city hospital and it is not overcrowded as compared to another in 2010.Front evaluation of way is covered with greens trees.
Turning to lower half area looks more crowdy as compared to 2007.Public car parking is shifted to adjacent to east side corner of medical institution and roundabout is diagonally to it.After three years public transport stop shifted towards west side, whereas employee parking is opposite direction with no space left towards each other with no green belts left and there is a round circle towards northeast linked to city road.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to describe the changes between the two maps, but it fails to provide a clear overview or highlight the most significant trends. The description is often confusing, making it difficult to follow the spatial changes (e.g., 'Front evaluation of way is covered with greens trees'). While the response identifies some changes, such as the relocation of the bus stop and parking areas, the lack of a clear summary and the inaccurate description of the layout prevent it from fully addressing the task. The information is presented in a fragmented way rather than as a coherent comparison of the two time periods.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression of ideas is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as 'Whereas, on the other hand' and 'After three years'. The referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult for the reader to visualize the changes described. For instance, the transition between the upper and lower sections of the map is abrupt and lacks a clear spatial anchor. The overall structure is present, but the internal flow of information is disjointed and often confusing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often imprecise. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and incorrect word choices, such as 'more crowdy' instead of 'more crowded' and 'Front evaluation of way' which is unclear. The student relies on basic descriptive terms and struggles to use precise terminology to describe map features (e.g., 'round circle' instead of 'roundabout'). While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of variety and the frequent errors in collocation limit the effectiveness of the communication.
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 two map illustrates'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are poorly constructed, such as 'public car parking is shifted to adjacent to east side corner'. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, they are often inaccurate or syntactically flawed. Punctuation is also inconsistent, which further detracts from the readability of the text. A greater focus on basic sentence construction and proofreading is required.
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