Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-19
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 given map illustrate the changes after renovation in the university's sports centre.
Overall, it is clearly visible that various changes taken place after the renovation internal interior of the sport centre completely take over by new designes.
To commence with , present centre in that both east and west side outdoor courts are available . in the middle of the center one reception is situated and behind the reception 25 m long pool is present. on the north side majority of the portion is cover by gym ,whereas the west side is occupy by changing room . additionally seating arrangement's is located in the east side .
On the other hand, in new layout of sport centre cafe , sport shop and dancing studio space will be added . on the west side new leisure pool will establish and next to the pull changing room will take place. sports hall will added next to the seating area . on the east side dancing covers the large portion and new changing room takes places next to the sports club and café . Indoor pool and gym remains on the similar place . like this way numerous changes will noticeable in the sport centre
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the sports centre redevelopment, identifying key additions like the cafe and dance studio, and noting what remains unchanged. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, analytical overview. While the task is addressed, the reporting of information is occasionally imprecise, such as the confusing description of the new layout where the student mentions the 'sports hall' being added, which is not clearly supported by the provided visual data. To reach a higher band, the response should focus on a more structured comparison between the 'before' and 'after' states, ensuring that the spatial relationships are described with greater clarity and accuracy.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression from the current layout to the future one. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'like this way numerous changes will noticeable'. There are also issues with referencing; for example, the transition between the description of the old and new layouts is abrupt. The flow of ideas is sometimes hindered by awkward phrasing and a lack of sophisticated linking words. Improving the variety and naturalness of transitions would significantly enhance the overall coherence of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'present', 'located', and 'place'. There are several instances of word-choice errors and non-standard collocations, such as 'renovation internal interior' and 'new leisure pool will establish'. The student attempts to use specific terminology related to the map, but the lack of precision in word formation (e.g., 'designes', 'seating arrangement's') limits the effectiveness of the communication. To improve, the student should focus on learning more precise verbs for describing spatial changes, such as 'relocated', 'expanded', or 'converted', and pay closer attention to spelling and pluralisation.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'various changes taken place', 'seating arrangement's is located') and article usage (e.g., 'in middle of the center'). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'in that both east and west side outdoor courts are available'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas and periods. A stronger focus on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement would help improve the accuracy of the writing.
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