Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
This picture show the structure of the university's sports center now, and how it will look after redevelopment.
At present the sport center of university contain at Gym, changing room and seating and at the front of the 25m pool is reception and the bot side of the out door courts.
University sports center future plan is the reception and changing room is at the same place and the area of the Gym is upgraded and the place of seating is same an the other thing was change is at the entrance in sport center before the reception right side is built a cafe and the left side is sports shop and the sports hall is right side of the seating area and the leisure pool is left side of the changing room and the other changing room is the front of the new pool and the other two things in this map is new it is on the east side of the picture is two dance studio. This studio is near at sports hall.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the sports centre, including the current layout and the proposed redevelopment. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview or summary of the most significant changes. While the student identifies the addition of a cafe, shop, and dance studios, the comparison between the two plans is hindered by a lack of clear structure and analytical language. The response identifies the key features but fails to highlight the overall transformation effectively, which is a requirement for a higher band score. The information is presented as a list of locations rather than a cohesive summary of the changes.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, but the flow of information is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is very limited, relying heavily on simple conjunctions like 'and' to connect ideas. There is a lack of logical progression between sentences, making the description feel like a series of isolated observations rather than a coherent report. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'the other thing was change', which makes it difficult for the reader to follow the spatial relationships described. Improved use of linking words and better paragraph structure would significantly enhance the clarity of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, often relying on simple terms like 'place', 'side', and 'thing'. There is very little attempt to use precise vocabulary related to architectural changes or spatial descriptions. Words are often used incorrectly, such as 'bot side' (likely meaning bottom) and 'the other thing was change'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the features of the map with precision. To improve, the student should focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to maps and diagrams, such as 'situated', 'adjacent to', 'transformed', and 'expanded'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'This picture show' instead of 'shows' and 'sport center... contain' instead of 'contains'. Articles are frequently missing or misused, and sentence structures are largely simple or repetitive. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and punctuation is inconsistent. The errors are pervasive and affect the overall readability of the text. Focusing on basic sentence construction, correct verb tenses, and the appropriate use of articles would be a good starting point for improvement.
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