Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-11-12

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 5.5)

The diagram gives information on layout of a universitys sports center in present and how it will look in the future, after redevelopment.

Overall, the university sports center in present had a pool in the center which is almost the same in the future plan, having only one point for interance and for exist, from south side. In present there are two outdoor courts, which are no longer available in future plan.

First and foremost, in the present the university sports center had a pool at center after the reception which almost the same in future plan. In present, there is a gym across the pool and the seating area in the right side of the reception mean on east side of pool and a changing room from left side of reception or on west side of pool. In existing, there are a pair of open-air courts.

On the other hand, the future plans of university sports center are wonderful, having alot of more things. Likewise, the pool was at the center, there is a three of changing room, there is a sports shop which is new , and a leisure pool, the gym is expanded and two dance studio, sport hall, and at last there is a cafe. The future plan is bigger and better that current one.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You identify the main transformation: the central pool remains, the outdoor courts disappear, and the future centre gains several facilities. You also mention the gym’s expansion and name the sports hall, dance studios, café, shop and leisure pool, so the response covers the key changes. However, some details are unclear or inaccurate: the entrance is described as being “for interance and for exist,” although the plan shows an entrance from the south, not a separate exit. The description of the present layout also confuses the positions of reception, seating and the changing room. To strengthen the report, describe locations directly in relation to the pool and explain the major additions more precisely, including the two new changing rooms and the eastern layout.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure, with an overview followed by paragraphs about the present and future plans. This gives the reader a basic route through the comparison. However, progression is weakened by repeated information: the central pool and its unchanged position are mentioned several times, while the future features are mostly listed in one long sentence. Some linking expressions are awkward or do not clarify the relationship between ideas, such as “On the other hand” and “Likewise.” Organise the details by area or by major change, and use clear references such as “to the west of the pool” and “on the eastern side.” This would make the comparison easier to follow and reduce repetition.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant vocabulary for describing plans, including “layout,” “redevelopment,” “outdoor courts,” “leisure pool,” and “expanded.” These terms help communicate the main changes. However, word choice and spelling are sometimes inaccurate or informal, as in “universitys,” “interance,” “alot,” and “wonderful.” Phrases such as “a three of changing room” and “a pair of open-air courts” are also imprecise for this task. Aim for consistent, accurate facility names and standard map-description language. For example, use “three changing rooms” only when referring to the total shown, and distinguish the existing central changing room from the two additional rooms in the future plan.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more extended sentences, and the overall meaning is usually recoverable. However, errors in articles, agreement, tense and sentence construction occur across the response. Examples include “in present had a pool,” “the university sports center had a pool at center,” and “there is a three of changing room.” The sentence beginning “Overall” also combines several ideas in a way that makes the entrance and exit claim difficult to understand. Use present simple for the current plan and future forms for proposed changes, while checking articles and plural forms: for example, “The current centre has a pool in the middle” and “Two dance studios will be added.” Shorter, complete sentences would improve accuracy and clarity.

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