Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-12

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 5.0)

The two maps illustrates the blue print of the Grange park that was constructed in 1920 and the current park. The Grange park in 1920 had basic amenities that any park would have such as three Rose gardens, a pond for water plants, a fountain and a stage for musicians. A particularly distinctive feature found in the park was a glasshouse. The east and western areas of the park have seats installed for the public to rest. The park was situated between Arnold avenue and Eldon street. Similar to the old park, the newly constructed park has some notable enhancements like the Amph

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely impacts the ability to fully address the task. Because the text is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence ('Amph'), it fails to provide a summary of the main features or a comprehensive comparison between the two time periods. The description of the 1920 park is relevant, but the lack of completion means the task is only partially addressed. To improve, you must ensure you provide a clear overview, describe all key changes, and complete your sentences to allow for a full analysis of the data provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response shows some basic attempts at organization, such as introducing the maps and describing the 1920 layout. However, the abrupt ending makes it impossible to judge the overall coherence or the logical progression of the report. Cohesive devices are used in a limited way, such as 'Similar to the old park', but the lack of a full paragraph structure and the incomplete nature of the text prevent the development of a cohesive argument. You should focus on structuring your response into a clear introduction, an overview, and distinct body paragraphs.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is generally appropriate for the task, with terms like 'amenities', 'distinctive feature', and 'newly constructed'. However, the range is limited due to the short length of the response. There are minor errors, such as 'The two maps illustrates' (subject-verb agreement error). To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary related to describing maps and changes, such as 'transformed', 'replaced', or 'undergone significant development', while ensuring grammatical accuracy in your word choices.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some complex structures, but there are noticeable errors. For example, 'The two maps illustrates' is grammatically incorrect (should be 'illustrate'). Additionally, the sentence 'The east and western areas of the park have seats installed' is slightly awkward. Because the response is incomplete, the range of grammatical structures is restricted. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensure that your sentences are fully formed and punctuated correctly. Practicing complex sentence structures will also help demonstrate a wider grammatical range.

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