Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-23
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)
The two maps are give below which are showing road access to a city. The first map is of 2007 and The second map is of 2010.
The City Hospital in 2007 is located in the north of City Road. The Hospital Road which connected the hospital to the road have Bus Stop on both side and also have the Car Park staff and public both on the east side of hospital road and have the entrance from the ring road. Ring Road is located around the hospital.
The City Hospital in 2010 is located in the north of City Road But their is a roundabout between City Road and The Hospital Road. Bus Station is located on the west side of hospital road and have two entrance one is on city road roundabout and second is on the second roundabout which is located before hospital on hospital road. Staff Car Park and Public Car Park is now separate but both have entrance from ring road. Staff car park is located on east of hospital and south of hospital whereas Public car park is on east of hospital. At last ring road is on its old place like in 2007.
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The City Hospital in 2010 is more modern and have more beautiful map from 2007.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the maps, such as the addition of roundabouts and the changes to car parking and bus access. However, the analysis is somewhat descriptive rather than analytical. For instance, the final sentence, 'The City Hospital in 2010 is more modern and have more beautiful map from 2007,' is subjective and irrelevant to an academic task, which requires objective reporting of data. To improve, focus on comparing the two years more effectively by highlighting the key structural changes rather than listing features in isolation. The overview is missing, which is a critical requirement for Task 1.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is somewhat mechanical. The use of cohesive devices is limited and occasionally repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'is located'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, for example, 'their is a roundabout' (should be 'there is') and the transition between the 2007 and 2010 descriptions could be smoother. Paragraphing is present, but the final paragraph is very short and does not contribute to the overall coherence of the report. Using a wider variety of linking words would help improve the flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for higher bands. There is a reliance on basic verbs like 'have' and 'is'. Phrases like 'more beautiful map' are inappropriate for an academic report. There are also some errors in word choice, such as 'on both side' (should be 'sides') and 'two entrance' (should be 'entrances'). To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise terminology related to maps and urban planning, such as 'constructed', 'relocated', 'converted', or 'expanded'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('The Hospital Road... have Bus Stop'), incorrect use of articles ('the Car Park staff'), and spelling/homophone errors ('their' instead of 'there'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of capital letters in the middle of sentences. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band.
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