Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-08

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 4.0)

This diagram demonstrate the floor plan of a public library before 20 years ago and now how it looks like.

Overall,

Before 20 years when we enter in the library there is a hall in which tables and chairs are available on their right side their is children's books room when you came out there is adult non-fiction books slot then you see a receptionist enquiry desk where you get your tickets. replacement of books returning policies information. on the left hand there CDS video computer games room beside the children books room then there is adult fiction books after that you come forward there is reading room newspaper magazines, such type of library.

But now its changes very beautiful when you enters there is beautiful cafe on the right side then you go upward there is information desk, adult fiction books then there is lecture room beside on right side there is room os story telling along with sofas on both ends with children fiction books after that there is hall where all reference books are available then there is a computer room so there is very big and beautiful before and after of the library.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response attempts to describe the changes in the library floor plan, but it fails to provide a clear overview or a structured comparison. The description is largely a list of locations rather than a synthesis of the main features. The student struggles to identify the most significant changes, such as the replacement of specific rooms with the cafe or the lecture room. The response lacks a formal tone and fails to group information logically, which is essential for a Band 6 or higher. The description is somewhat repetitive and lacks the analytical approach required for Academic Task 1.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The text lacks paragraphing, which is a fundamental requirement for a clear report. The progression of ideas is confusing, as the student uses a stream-of-consciousness style to list rooms without clear signposting or logical transitions. Cohesive devices are almost entirely absent, making the text difficult to follow. The use of 'Before 20 years' and 'But now its changes' is mechanical and does not effectively link the two time periods. The lack of structure significantly hinders the reader's ability to understand the spatial layout of the library.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.5

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student relies on basic words like 'room', 'books', and 'beautiful' to describe the changes. There is a lack of precise terminology related to floor plans or architectural features (e.g., 'layout', 'relocated', 'transformed', 'converted'). Some word choices are awkward or incorrect, such as 'books slot' or 'very big and beautiful before and after'. The range is insufficient to convey the information with any degree of precision or academic style.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are significant issues with verb tense consistency ('demonstrate' instead of 'demonstrates'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or fragmented, such as 'Before 20 years when we enter in the library there is a hall...'. Subject-verb agreement is often incorrect, and there is a lack of complex sentence structures. Punctuation is also problematic, with a lack of proper sentence boundaries, making the text feel like a single, long, disjointed paragraph.

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