Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-12
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 4.0)
The table appears to be number of visitor to Ashdown museum during the year before and the year after it was renovate. The charts show the result of observe asking visitors how pleasant they were with their visit, during the same two period
In the summary, the information by selecting and reporting the total number of visitors to Ashdown museum. During the result of surveys of visitor satisfaction year before refurbishment and after refurbishment are very satisfied and dissatisfied in combine different are maximum two quarter and satisfied in combine different are minimum one quarter. The very dissatisfied and no response in combine different are maximum same.
In the explanation, The total number of visitors to Ashdown museum. During the year before refurbishment are 74000 And during the year after refurbishment are 92000. In this result, the visitor of survey of refurbishment in year before and after. firstly, I have very satisfied are different in 2 quarter and the satisfied are different in 1 quarter and the dissatisfied are different in 2.5 quarter and the very dissatisfied are different in half quarter. and last, I have no response are different is same.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response attempts to address the task but fails to provide a clear or accurate summary of the data. While the total visitor numbers are mentioned, the analysis of the satisfaction survey is confusing and mathematically unclear. The student uses terms like '2 quarter' and 'half quarter' which do not accurately reflect the data presented in the charts. Furthermore, the response lacks a clear overview of the main trends, such as the increase in visitor numbers and the shift in satisfaction levels post-refurbishment. The information is presented in a disjointed manner, making it difficult for the reader to grasp the key features of the data.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure is weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often misused, such as 'In the summary' and 'In the explanation', which do not serve as effective transitions. The progression of ideas is illogical, and the referencing is often unclear, making it difficult to follow the writer's intent. The sentences are frequently disconnected, and the lack of logical flow between the table data and the chart data significantly hinders the overall coherence of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'renovate' instead of 'refurbished', 'pleasant' instead of 'satisfied', and 'in combine different' which is non-standard English. The student struggles to use appropriate terminology for describing data, such as 'increase', 'decline', or 'proportion'. The limited range of vocabulary prevents the student from expressing the information with any degree of precision or sophistication, which is necessary for an Academic Task 1 response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are significant issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The table appear to be number of visitor'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack a clear grammatical base. The student relies on simple structures, and attempts at more complex sentences are consistently inaccurate. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with irregular capitalization and missing commas. These persistent errors make the text difficult to read and understand.
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