Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-11-09

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now.

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

Central Library 20 years ago

Student answer (Band 5.0)

the diagram of public library illsturate the difference of how the libray looks 20 year ago and after changes how its look now.

20 years ago central libray looks like having four sections of different books including enquiry desk for tickets book renweal ,purchase or return

on the left side of the library there is a reading room that contain newspaper and magazines.morever there is two round tables with eight chairs in the center of the library.on the right corner of libray thee is a childrens books section,along with adult non fiction books. more likely on the left side of libray there is a video games ,cds sections along with adult fiction books.

after the changes

the entrance comes first on the right side of libray there is small cafe with self service machines alongs witg informaation desk fo students.after that there is a lecture room on the right corner along with adult fiction books.

on the other side of libbrary there is a computer room on letf corner along with all reference books beside that there is a children fiction books room with two big sofas there is also a storytelling event in it.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You identify several relevant features, including the former reading room, central tables and chairs, and the new computer room, café, lecture room and storytelling area. However, the response gives only a partial account of the changes and does not provide a clear overview of the main transformations. Some details are inaccurate: the café is at the bottom right, not immediately beside the entrance, and the self-service machines and information desk are in the adult-fiction area, rather than inside or next to the café as your description suggests. You also omit important changes such as the removal of the central tables, the new children’s fiction room, and the replacement of the enquiry desk. Organise the comparison around the major changes and check each location against the plan to make the report more complete and accurate.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has a basic chronological structure, moving from the library 20 years ago to its present layout, and phrases such as “after the changes” signal the shift. This gives the reader some sense of organisation. However, the information within each period is often crowded into long, loosely connected sentences, and the repeated use of “on the left side” and “on the right side” does not always make the locations easy to follow. There is no distinct overview to guide the reader through the main changes. Use separate paragraphs for the overview and the two layouts, then group details by side or area. More precise linking and reference would help the description progress clearly rather than read as a list.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some task-relevant vocabulary, including “reading room,” “newspaper and magazines,” “adult non fiction books,” “self service machines” and “lecture room.” These terms help communicate the general subject and show a basic range for describing a floor plan. However, vocabulary is repetitive and several choices are imprecise: “the entrance comes first” does not clearly describe a location, while “along with” is used repeatedly to connect features that are not necessarily adjacent. Frequent spelling errors, such as “libray,” “renweal” and “informaation,” also make the writing less clear. Aim for accurate map language such as “located,” “opposite,” “replaced by” and “in the north-west corner,” and proofread spelling carefully.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The response attempts to combine information in longer sentences, for example when describing the central tables and the different sections on each side. However, sentence structures are limited and many attempts at complex sentences are difficult to follow because clauses are joined without clear punctuation. There are frequent problems with articles, agreement and verb forms: “the diagram … illustrate,” “a reading room that contain,” and “there is two round tables” are examples. The opening sentence also shifts awkwardly between “20 year ago” and “after changes.” Use shorter, complete sentences first, checking subject–verb agreement and singular/plural forms, then add controlled complex structures. Full stops and commas should clearly separate each location and its details.

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