Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-10
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)
After looking this Layout of Present and future I can say that the future plan is so interesting and it is really helpful to the sports person for spending time and for the learning activity.
While see the current layout there are more space at outdoor courts and on the place in future Leisure pool will create at west side of outdoor courts and its looking so beautiful in future map and also provided changing room near the pool at south side.
beside the changing room sports shop is also available to purchase anything related to the pools and sports.
The center area of the pool is same as it is , but the east side outdoor courts will introduce sports hall and and attached with the old map pool , Gym area will be increase as per new map which is located north side of the sports hall and at east side two dance studio, changing room and cafe will introduce for relaxing .
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 attempts to describe the changes, but it fails to provide a clear overview or a structured comparison of the main features. While you mention some additions like the leisure pool and sports hall, the description is fragmented and lacks a logical flow. The introduction is subjective ('interesting', 'helpful') rather than analytical, which is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report. You need to focus on objective reporting of spatial changes and trends. Key features such as the removal of outdoor courts or the expansion of the gym are mentioned, but the lack of a clear summary makes it difficult for the reader to grasp the overall transformation of the facility.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear logical progression. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs is weak, with sentences often feeling disconnected. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, such as the awkward transition 'While see the current layout'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult to follow which area of the sports centre is being discussed. To improve, you should use clearer signposting language (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Furthermore', 'Located to the north of...') to guide the reader through the spatial changes from the present to the future layout.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely on basic descriptors like 'interesting', 'beautiful', and 'place'. There is a lack of precise terminology required for describing maps or layouts, such as 'adjacent to', 'situated', 'demolished', 'extended', or 'reconfigured'. Additionally, there are errors in word choice, such as 'sports person' instead of 'athletes' or 'users', and 'future map' instead of 'proposed layout'. To reach a higher band, you need to incorporate more specific vocabulary related to spatial descriptions and avoid informal, subjective language.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammar is frequently inaccurate, which occasionally impedes communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Leisure pool will create', 'Gym area will be increase'), missing articles, and awkward sentence construction. The range of structures is limited to simple or poorly formed complex sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas and periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures, ensuring correct verb tenses for future plans, and proofreading for common errors like missing 'be' verbs in passive constructions.
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