Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-23

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)

so these pictures show the structure old central library compared with the new structure of that same library.

so, in the old design there is an enquire desk on the right side of the main entrance gate of library but in the new design the enquiry desk is replaced with an cafe for the reader to take thier refreshments. and on the left side of library reading room iis replaced with the computer room and the left cornor was the computer room and now its is children books cornor with friction books of stories, between these rooms adult frivction books were placed before but now therre are only refrence books there and the now, the adult fiction books are moved on the right side of the buliding with the information desk and new self serving machine are placed in the new d3esign too, and in the very left of building there was a children room but now there is a lecture room of the library. and the imprtant of all the tables and chair are removed from the center of librar

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the library floor plans, identifying key changes such as the replacement of the enquiry desk with a cafe and the relocation of various sections. However, the response lacks a clear overview or summary of the most significant changes, which is a requirement for Task 1. The description is somewhat repetitive and lacks a professional tone, often listing changes in a stream-of-consciousness style rather than grouping them logically. While all parts of the prompt are addressed, the lack of an introductory overview and the informal structure limit the development of the response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response lacks paragraphing, which is essential for a clear, logical presentation of information. The use of cohesive devices is very limited and often repetitive, relying heavily on 'and' and 'but' to connect ideas. There is no clear progression of information; the reader is forced to navigate through a single block of text where the transition between the old and new layouts is often confusing. Referencing is also inconsistent, making it difficult to follow the spatial changes described.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, with several spelling errors such as 'enquire' (instead of enquiry), 'thier', 'cornor', 'friction' (instead of fiction), and 'refrence'. The range of vocabulary is limited to simple descriptive terms. There is little attempt to use more precise or academic language suitable for describing a floor plan. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the frequent errors and lack of variety in word choice prevent the response from reaching a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('reading room iis replaced'), incorrect verb tenses, and missing articles. The sentence structure is simplistic, consisting mostly of run-on sentences joined by conjunctions. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and punctuation is largely absent or misused. These errors are frequent and occasionally cause the reader to pause, though the overall meaning remains decipherable.

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