Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-19

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 5.0)

The table displays information about the number of tourists to Ashdown Museum in the year before and the year after it was redeveloped. The pie charts illustrate data about the period of visits to Ashdown Museum are they satisfied or not.

Overall, it is clear that before the redevelopment of the museum, the visitors were not satisfied with their visit; the number of visitors was also lower before the redevelopment of the Museum. After the redevelopment of the museum, the number of visitors increased.

In the time before the redevelopment of the museum, the number of visitors increased by more than ten thousand. After the redevelopment of the museum, the satisfaction level of the tourists also increased by 10%. Before the redevelopment of the museum, the dissatisfaction level of tourists was higher than the satisfaction level, and in that survey, 5% of the tourists did not give their opinions.

The year after the redevelopment of the Ashdown Museum, the very satisfied level of tourists was ncreased by 15%. The level of dissatisfied tourists decreased by 20%

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The student attempts to cover both parts of the prompt: the table showing visitor numbers (74,000 rising to 92,000) and the satisfaction charts. An overview is present, stating that visitor numbers and satisfaction levels increased after refurbishment. However, some data points are inaccurate or poorly expressed; for instance, stating that 'the number of visitors increased by more than ten thousand' under-reports the actual increase of 18,000, and saying satisfaction 'increased by 10%' is unclear given multiple categories. Furthermore, the final paragraph contains calculation errors regarding percentage changes. Overall, the response addresses the prompt but suffers from imprecise data reporting and under-developed comparisons, fitting Band 5.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The text is structured into four paragraphs, including an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs discussing the data. However, progression is somewhat mechanical and repetitive, with almost every sentence starting with variations of 'Before/After the redevelopment of the museum'. Cohesive devices are minimal and basic. Paragraphing is attempted, but the logical flow between sentences is hindered by repetitive phrasing and abrupt transitions, limiting the response to Band 5.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with terms like 'redevelopment', 'visitors', 'satisfaction level', and 'dissatisfaction'. However, the range is quite limited and repetitive, with key words such as 'redevelopment' and 'museum' reused excessively. There are also unnatural phrasing and collocation issues, such as 'the period of visits to Ashdown Museum are they satisfied or not' and 'the very satisfied level of tourists was ncreased'. These noticeable lexical errors and limitations place the response at Band 5.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control over grammar is weak. There are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'the period of visits to Ashdown Museum are they satisfied or not' (a fused/ungrammatical clause structure), missing articles, and a spelling typo ('ncreased'). Passive and active voice mixups also occur ('was ncreased'). While simple sentences are generally understandable, attempts at complexity often result in noticeable errors that occasionally impede the reader, aligning with Band 5.

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