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)
The map layout illustrates the university sports center recently and after look of infrastructure.
After analysis the present layout of university sports center , in the south side the entrance and reception area are suited .in the middle of directions 25m pool area is bluid. Around the pool area seating, changing room or in the upper side gym area is available. However, west and east side the outdoor courts is constructed
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Because the text is only 71 words long, it is impossible to fully address all parts of the task. The summary is incomplete; it mentions some features of the current layout but fails to describe the proposed redevelopment or make the necessary comparisons between the two plans. The response is far too brief to provide a clear overview or highlight the main features as required by the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks a clear structure or paragraphing. While there is a basic attempt to sequence information by location (e.g., 'in the south side', 'in the middle'), the lack of a proper introduction, overview, and body paragraphs makes the text feel disjointed. Cohesive devices are minimal and sometimes misused, such as the abrupt transition 'However, west and east side', which does not effectively contrast the information. The overall progression of ideas is hindered by the brevity of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. There are several errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'after look of infrastructure' instead of 'after the redevelopment' and '25m pool area is bluid' (likely a misspelling of 'built'). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the features of a map accurately. To improve, you need to use more precise terminology related to diagrams and spatial descriptions, such as 'situated', 'constructed', 'extended', or 'replaced'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect readability. Examples include 'the university sports center recently' (missing a verb or preposition), 'are suited' (incorrect word choice for 'situated'), and 'the outdoor courts is constructed' (subject-verb agreement error). The sentence structures are simple and lack the variety required for higher bands. There is a lack of control over basic punctuation and sentence formation, which makes the text difficult to follow at times.
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