Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-05

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)

There are some similarities and some differences in todays library and on the other hand library before 20 years so lets discuss about different and similar features. The both models of library have entrance at the front with fiction adult books area at the left center side in old library but todays library have additional information desk with self service machines in it. Furthermore, the computer room position is changed in both libraries but the tables and chairs are removed from the center in todays library. Instead of it the todays library have storytelling events with sofas in children's fiction books area whereas 20 years ago library have children books area on different place with adult non fiction books area below it. The one interesting feature which is added in todays library is café with also additional feature of lecture room on the top right corner of the library which made it interesting model.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response provides a basic overview of the changes, but it lacks a clear structure and fails to highlight the most significant trends or key features effectively. While it mentions some additions like the café and lecture room, the description of the layout changes is confusing and lacks precision. The response does not adequately group information, making it difficult for the reader to visualize the transformation. To improve, you should provide a clear overview paragraph summarizing the main changes and organize the body paragraphs by thematic areas (e.g., structural changes vs. new facilities) rather than listing individual items in a disjointed manner.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks paragraphing, which is essential for a clear report. The flow of ideas is somewhat mechanical, relying on basic connectors like 'Furthermore' and 'Instead of it'. The referencing is often unclear, such as 'the both models of library', which makes the progression of information difficult to follow. To reach a higher band, you must organize your response into distinct paragraphs (Introduction, Overview, and Body Paragraphs) and use a wider variety of cohesive devices to link your ideas more naturally and logically.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'library', 'area', and 'feature'. There are several awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'todays library' (missing apostrophe) and 'made it interesting model'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the spatial changes with precision. You should aim to use more descriptive language related to maps and floor plans, such as 'relocated', 'transformed', 'converted', or 'situated', to demonstrate a more flexible and precise command of the language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with articles ('the entrance', 'the café'), subject-verb agreement ('todays library have'), and punctuation (missing apostrophes in 'todays' and 'childrens'). The sentence structures are mostly simple or contain errors when attempting complexity. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Additionally, ensure you proofread for basic punctuation errors, as these significantly impact the overall accuracy of your writing.

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