Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-20
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 below maps show the road access to a city hospital in year 2007 and 2010.
overall, it can be clearly seen that there are many changes in below map. formost point is that,in year 2010 the public car park shift to left side of the city hospital.
In year 2007, there was a many distance between city hospital and bus stop. On that time there was no any saperate parking facility for public and hospital staff. That time there was a many trees i can see in below image that looks very nice in city hospital roal .
IN year 2010, there was some changes in city hospital area. The most changes in parking area , public car parking area shifted at left side of the hospital and the staff parking not move yet. furthermore, bus stop directly move at near city hospital and it connect two side of the hospital road and city road so poeple can easily using bus services.
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 covers the main features of the maps, such as the relocation of the car park and the bus stop. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and lacks precision. For example, describing the bus stop as 'directly move at near city hospital' is vague and does not accurately capture the structural changes to the road network. Furthermore, the inclusion of subjective observations like 'trees... that looks very nice' is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report, which requires an objective summary of data. To improve, focus on reporting the specific changes in infrastructure and layout without personal commentary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'formost point is that' and 'On that time' are used incorrectly, which disrupts the flow of ideas. Additionally, the transition between the description of 2007 and 2010 is abrupt. To improve, use a wider range of linking words and ensure that referencing (e.g., 'the latter', 'the former') is used correctly to connect sentences and ideas more naturally.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'changes', 'area', and 'move'. There are several instances of incorrect word choice and collocation, such as 'many distance' instead of 'a significant distance' and 'saperate' (spelling error). The language lacks the precision required to describe spatial changes effectively. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more specific vocabulary related to maps and urban planning, such as 'relocated', 'constructed', 'extended', or 'adjacent'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement ('public car park shift'), article usage ('the most changes'), and prepositions ('at left side'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. When complex structures are attempted, they often contain errors, such as 'so poeple can easily using bus services'. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like verb tense and pluralisation would significantly improve your score.
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