Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-05

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 layout of a university sport center present and how it is projected after new development is depicted in the given maps.

Overall, in present sport center have been experienced multiple facilities such as gym , outdoor courts while , in the future this will display multiple new facilities such as dance studio , cafe , leisure pool .

At a fleeting glance, university sports center reception has located in the south while 25m pool has situated in center of the map . Gym has located in the northside .Outdoor courts have situated in the east and westside .

In the future , changing room is projected to expanded in the southwest and southeast corner. Dance studio is predicted in the northeast corner. Leisure pool is forecasted in the west . Sports shop and cafe will be build in the south. Sports hall is developed in the eastside while, gym facilities is expanded in size int the north.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the maps, including the current layout and the proposed changes. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, analytical comparison. While you mention the addition of new facilities like the 'dance studio' and 'cafe', the report would benefit from a more integrated approach that highlights the transformation of specific areas rather than listing them in isolation. The overview is present but could be more concise and focused on the most significant changes, such as the expansion of the gym and the addition of the leisure pool, to better meet the requirements for a high-level summary.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and mechanical, such as the frequent use of 'in the future' and 'in the...'. Some transitions are awkward, for example, 'At a fleeting glance' is not a standard academic phrase for introducing a visual description. The referencing is generally clear, but the flow between sentences could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect the past and future states more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to name the various facilities and describe the changes. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice and collocation errors, such as 'sport center have been experienced' and 'will be build'. These errors indicate a limited range of vocabulary. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise verbs for describing changes, such as 'transformed', 'converted', or 'extended', and ensure that your word forms (e.g., 'built' instead of 'build') are accurate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempts at complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement ('gym has located') and passive voice construction ('will be build'). Additionally, there are issues with article usage and prepositions, such as 'in center of the map' and 'int the north'. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall clarity and accuracy of the writing. Focusing on basic sentence construction and verb tense consistency will help improve your score.

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