Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-19
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)
As we can observe that there are major differences between libraries in today's time and 20 years ago. The facilities had been remained stable from past 20 years. At early stages in library there were simple tables and chairs. People did not had any comfortable options to go with so they can study in a better environment. Moreover observing today's library had been totally changed. Libraries had seperate partition for curricular activities. Seating arrangements had been changed. There are story telling events , sofa arrangements for children's . All categories of reference books are also available for the students who are preparing for competative examinations. A seperate lecture room for those who had some sought of dought in their curriculum. Self service machines are also available that helps a person in observing and solving their queries . A seperate cafe area had also been designed for people so that they can eat food and spent a good . That may be a refreshable time so they can restart their studies again with a positive mindset.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to adequately describe the visual information provided in the diagram. Instead of reporting on the specific changes in the floor plan (such as the relocation of the entrance, the addition of a cafe, or the conversion of specific rooms), the response relies on vague generalizations like 'seating arrangements had been changed' and 'facilities had been remained stable'. It does not provide a clear overview or highlight the key features of the library's transformation. The description is largely subjective rather than analytical, failing to accurately summarize the data presented in the visual prompt. To improve, you must focus on describing the specific spatial changes shown in the diagrams.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks a logical structure. It is written as a single block of text, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of ideas. While there are some attempts at linking words like 'Moreover' and 'At early stages', the overall flow is disjointed. The paragraphing is non-existent, and the transition between the past and present states is abrupt. The ideas are not organized into a coherent summary, and the lack of clear paragraph breaks hinders the reader's ability to distinguish between the two time periods being compared. Using clear paragraphs for the 'past' and 'present' would significantly improve the organization.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several inaccuracies and non-standard collocations. Phrases such as 'refreshable time', 'sought of dought', and 'competative examinations' (spelling error) indicate a restricted range and a lack of precision. The word choice is often informal or imprecise, such as 'go with' or 'spent a good'. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of academic tone and the presence of spelling errors prevent the response from reaching a higher band. You should focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to describing diagrams, such as 'relocated', 'converted', 'expanded', and 'partitioned'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'The facilities had been remained stable' (incorrect passive voice), 'People did not had' (incorrect auxiliary verb usage), and 'children's' (incorrect pluralization). The sentence structures are mostly simple or contain errors when attempting more complex constructions. Subject-verb agreement and tense consistency are significant issues, particularly in the opening sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures and ensuring that verb tenses are used consistently when comparing the past and the present.
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