Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-07
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 5.0)
The map illustrate the changes that have taken place in a university sports centre. In present time the sports centre is very simple but it will redevelopment then we can see more things in future.
Overall, in the present University sports have a pool in the center. Above the pool there is a Gym but it will developed and it take more space in East side. In present there is a outdoor courts in East and west side this place will change, in future we can see the sport hall and leisure pool.
In present time the university sports centre have a 2 outdoor courts, 1 is in East side and 2 is in west side. This place will renovate in future plans there we can see the Leisure pool in the west side and the East side we can see the Sports hall. In the center of the University sports there is a know change in the future all so, the changing room, Reception, Seating and 25m Pool this place will not change into the future.
In the future plans there will redevelopment the 2 Dance studio, 2 Changing room 1 will bee in East side and 2 will bee in west side which will bellow to the Leisure pool. Near to the Reception which is in South side . In to the Reception left side there will be a Sport shop and the right side there will be a Cafe in to thge future plans.
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 map, identifying the key changes such as the addition of the sports hall and leisure pool. However, the description is somewhat disorganized and lacks a clear overview of the most significant changes. The reporting of spatial relationships is often confusing, such as the claim that the changing rooms and reception will not change, while later paragraphs contradict this by mentioning new dance studios and a sports shop. To improve, you should focus on grouping information logically (e.g., what is being removed, what is being added, and what is remaining) and ensure that your summary accurately reflects the visual data provided in the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal flow is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'In present time' and 'In the future'. The progression of ideas is hindered by unclear referencing; for example, the transition between the description of the pool and the sports hall is abrupt. Furthermore, the logical connection between sentences is weak, making it difficult for the reader to follow the spatial layout of the proposed redevelopment. Using a wider variety of linking words like 'consequently', 'furthermore', or 'in contrast' would help improve the flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, relying heavily on simple descriptors. There are several instances of word-choice errors and non-standard phrasing, such as 'it will redevelopment' instead of 'it will be redeveloped' and 'bellow to' instead of 'belong to'. While the vocabulary is sufficient to communicate the basic idea of the task, it lacks the precision and range required for a higher band score. You should aim to use more varied terminology related to urban planning and spatial description, such as 'relocated', 'expanded', 'integrated', or 'transformed', to demonstrate a more sophisticated command of the language.
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 (e.g., 'The map illustrate', 'the university sports centre have'), tense usage (e.g., 'it will redevelopment'), and article usage. Sentence structures are generally simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'In the future plans there will redevelopment the 2 Dance studio'. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that verbs agree with their subjects and that tenses are used consistently when describing future plans versus current states.
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