Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-21
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)
university sports centre (present) , there is one main entrance to enter reception. although left side is big changing room and other right side is seating, back side is gym for exercise. on the other hand middle of the area is 25m pool. if you want top enter their 1st you enter changing room then inside changingroom is pool gate. furthermore outside of university sports centre both side big outdoorcourts both side.
In addition, in the future plans of university sports centre making everthing is inside therefore big entrance in front of reception then 1st i will explain left side of changes. their is sports shop small or changing room . although left side is 2 changing room, one is corner in the university centre other is middle of the leisure pool and 25m pool. besides 25m pool backside is gym same like before.
Moreover, is right side of university sports centre in future are various changes are 1st is entre to right side small cafe to pass through then 2 gate left side is sports hall and right side is changing room in the corner.then like wise in the end 2 dance studio and different rooms. and future plan of university their is no outdoor courts is missing.
In my conclusion, present or future university plans are very different. present university are very small . although future university are very big and everthing is well managed.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to cover both the present and future plans for the university sports centre, identifying major alterations such as the expansion of the building, the removal of the outdoor courts, and the addition of new facilities like the leisure pool, sports hall, and dance studios. However, the information is presented in a somewhat disjointed manner, and several specific details are misread or confused, such as the positions and descriptions of the rooms. The overview provided in the conclusion is very basic. This performance aligns best with Band 5, as it addresses the task only partially with limited and sometimes unclear development of ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks clear logical organisation and progression. Paragraphing is attempted, but internal paragraph cohesion is frequently disrupted by run-on sentences, repetitive transitional phrases like 'on the other hand' and 'moreover', and confusing directional referencing (e.g., 'left side', 'backside'). There is no clear overall progression guiding the reader smoothly from the present layout to the future redevelopment. Pronoun referencing and substitution are weak, causing the reader to struggle to follow the spatial relationships. This corresponds to a Band 5 descriptor.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is basic, repetitive, and heavily relies on words directly lifted from the prompt, such as 'university sports centre', 'gym', 'changing room', and 'pool'. There are noticeable limitations in lexical range and frequent word-choice errors (e.g., 'everthing is inside', 'entre to right side'). Less common vocabulary is attempted awkwardly, and spelling mistakes are present. The vocabulary is minimally adequate for conveying basic ideas, placing it at Band 5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The student relies heavily on simple sentence structures and faulty attempts at complex sentences, often resulting in ungrammatical fragments (e.g., 'although left side is big changing room and other right side is seating'). Punctuation is largely absent or misused, with lowercase letters beginning sentences and missing periods. Frequent grammatical errors—such as missing articles, incorrect prepositions ('top enter their 1st'), and subject-verb agreement issues—cause considerable difficulty for the reader. This performance reflects Band 4.
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