Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-06
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 PLANS ILLUSTATES THE DESIGN OF A UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTERE FOR PRESENT AND HOW IT WILL LOOK IN FUTURE.
IN PRESENT, THE UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTER HAS OUTDOOR COURTS ON BOTH WEST AND EAST SIDE OF THE CENTER.BUT IN FUTURE, IT HAS SHOWN THAT THERE IS VARIOUS OTHERS AREAS IN WEST AND EASTERN REGION WHICH IS LEISURE POOL,SPORTS HALL,DANCRE STUDIO ETC. CURRNTLY,THERE IS NO AREA FOR CAFE .
OVERALL, THE DIAGRAM SHOWS THE STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTER. IN PRESENT, THERE IS NO MORE FACILITY IN THE CENTER WHEREAS IT HAS MORE GOOD PLAN WHICH HAS ALL THE FACILITY INCLUDING LEISURE POOL. THE UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTER IS MODIFIED INTO DIFFERENT STRUCTURE.
RECEPTION IS IN SAME PLACE NOW AS ASWELL AS ON FUTURE. IN FUTURE PLAN, THE UNIVERSITY CENTER HAS ADDED SPORTS SHOP CAFE AND DANCE STUDIO. IT HAS MADE TWO CHANGING ROOM FOR FUTURE. GYM IS SITUATED IN NORTHERN PART IN PRESENT AND ON FUTURE.
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 plans, such as the addition of new facilities and the retention of the reception and gym. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. The description of the 'present' and 'future' layout lacks precision in reporting specific locations and changes. For instance, the mention of 'various others areas' is vague, and the comparison between the two plans could be more detailed to fully satisfy the requirements of an Academic Task 1. The overview is present but lacks a clear synthesis of the most significant changes, such as the expansion of the indoor facilities at the expense of the outdoor courts.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the flow between sentences is often mechanical and repetitive. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes inaccurate, such as the awkward phrasing 'IN PRESENT' and 'ON FUTURE'. The progression of ideas is somewhat disjointed, as the transition between the description of the current layout and the future redevelopment is not smooth. The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult to track which specific part of the sports centre is being discussed at times.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, relying heavily on simple terms like 'area', 'place', and 'structure'. There are several spelling errors, such as 'ILLUSTATES', 'CENTERE', 'DANCRE', and 'CURRNTLY', which distract the reader. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. While the student attempts to describe the facilities, the lack of precise terminology for describing spatial changes (e.g., 'replaced by', 'converted into', 'extended') limits the effectiveness of the report. The lexical range is adequate for basic communication but lacks the precision expected at a higher level.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('in future', 'in present'), prepositions, and subject-verb agreement ('THE PLANS ILLUSTATES'). Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences are often marred by errors, such as 'IN FUTURE PLAN, THE UNIVERSITY CENTER HAS ADDED SPORTS SHOP CAFE AND DANCE STUDIO'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar significantly impacts the quality of the writing.
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