Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-28
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 5.5)
the given table shows the rush of visitors during the years before and after refurbished of Ashdown Museum.On the other hand, the chart demonstrate the result of surveys asking about statisfication of visitor with their visit, during the same period.Overall, the table shows Meuseum has more number of visitors after refurbishment. While, the chart surveys indicate after refurbishmen tof Meuseum more visitors are statisfied.
Now, turning into the details, In table, the number of visitors are 74,000 before refurbishment of Meuseum. But, after refurbishment of Meuseum there will be massive increase in number of visitors and value goes to 92,000.
By contrast, Before refurbishment survey shows that 40% visitors are dissatisfied with their visits. But, 15% visitors satisfy with their visits.On the other han, after refurbishment the satisfication of visitor goes to 75% with has 35% very satisfied and 40% satisfied. In addition, Both survey charts have 5% of visitors have no response.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0
The response covers all parts of the task by reporting the main features of both the table and the charts. The student successfully notes the increase in visitor numbers from 74,000 to 92,000 and accurately captures the survey results regarding visitor satisfaction before and after refurbishment. An overview is present, stating that both visitor numbers and satisfaction levels increased following the refurbishment. However, there are some minor data inaccuracies and awkward expressions, such as combining satisfaction categories or minor percentages, but the core trends are clearly identified and supported with reference to the visual data. This places the response comfortably in Band 6.0.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The essay has a basic overall structure, making an attempt at introducing the graphics, providing an overview, and breaking down the details. However, paragraphing is poorly executed, with abrupt transitions and a lack of clear separation between ideas. Cohesive devices are used mechanically and sometimes incorrectly, such as 'On the other hand' and 'Now, turning into the details'. Referencing and logical progression are occasionally faulty, leading to a choppy reading experience. While the overall arrangement is coherent enough to follow, these cohesive and structural limitations cap the score at Band 5.0.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully incorporating terms such as 'refurbishment', 'dissatisfied', and 'massive increase'. However, there are numerous word choice and spelling errors throughout the text, including 'rush of visitors', 'statisfication' (repeatedly misspelled), 'Meuseum', and 'satisfy' instead of 'satisfied'. These lexical inaccuracies and spelling mistakes are noticeable, though they do not completely impede communication. This performance aligns with the descriptors for Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control over grammar is weak. There are frequent grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('the number of visitors are 74,000'), tense inconsistencies ('there will be massive increase'), and missing articles ('In table', 'after refurbishment of Meuseum'). Punctuation is also erratic, with missing capitalisation at the beginning of sentences following periods. These frequent errors cause some difficulty for the reader and reflect a solid Band 5.0 level of grammatical control.
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