Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-14
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 map shows changes in road access to a city hospital between 2007 and 2010. In the overview, there are many changes, such as the bus station and the public car park being separated from the staff car park, and a new circular road forming around the hospital, the bus station, and the city road.
In the year 2007, there were no facilities related to the public, as the bus station was away from the city is a big problem for the public. There are three roads: the city road and the ring road have no resources.
In 2010, there was construction on the hospital road. The staff car park is built in front of the hospital, and the public car park is near the left side of the hospital on the ring road. There is a circle between the staff car park and the bus station, which is beneficial for local transport.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response attempts to cover the main changes shown in the two maps between 2007 and 2010, noting key developments such as the reconfiguration of the car parks, the introduction of a new circular road, and alterations to the bus station. However, the selection and reporting of data lack sufficient precision and clarity. For instance, the student states that in 2007 'there were no facilities related to the public', which misinterprets the visual data, and descriptions such as 'the city road and the ring road have no resources' are vague and difficult to follow. Furthermore, some comparisons lack adequate detail. Consequently, the response achieves a Band 5.5 as it addresses the task partially and contains under-developed ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into three paragraphs, providing an overview followed by details for 2007 and 2010. However, overall progression is hindered by awkward transitions and confusing sentence construction. For example, the sentence 'as the bus station was away from the city is a big problem for the public' fails to link logically or maintain a clear flow of information. Paragraphing is attempted, but internal cohesion is frequently faulty or mechanical, with unclear referencing (e.g., 'there is a circle between the staff car park and the bus station'). While there is a basic structure, the logical flow breaks down at times, placing this performance at Band 5.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The student uses a limited range of vocabulary relevant to the task, including terms like 'bus station', 'public car park', 'staff car park', and 'ring road'. However, word choice and collocations are frequently unnatural or inaccurate, such as 'facilities related to the public' and 'no resources' when describing roads. There are also noticeable vocabulary gaps where the student struggles to precisely describe spatial changes and map features. Spelling is generally accurate, but the lexical range is restricted and sometimes causes difficulty for the reader. This performance aligns with the Band 5.0 descriptors.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response demonstrates a very limited range of grammatical structures, relying heavily on simple sentences and basic subject-verb-object patterns. Attempts at complex sentences frequently result in faulty structures and grammatical errors, as seen in 'as the bus station was away from the city is a big problem'. There are issues with clause connection, preposition usage (e.g., 'near the left side of the hospital on the ring road'), and tense consistency. These frequent errors cause difficulty for the reader at times, though the general meaning remains partially accessible, leading to an overall score of 5.0.
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