Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-27

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 4.5)

Central library 20 years ago was like after entering there is a reading room on left side having newspaper and magazines to read and on right side of entrance there is enquiry desk which have tickets do book returns etc . Then at the center of library tables chair and on both sides adults fiction and non fiction books available after that at the end of library there children's books and cds video's and computer games

Now after 20 years

After entrance there is cafe at right and computer room at left side beside computer room all reference books available and beside cafe information dest present also lecture room at the end left corner and room with having sofas and children's fiction books and storytelling events

No relevancy present there .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While you have attempted to describe the changes in the library, the report lacks an overview or a summary of the main trends, which is essential for Task 1. The description is fragmented and lacks a professional tone. Furthermore, the final sentence 'No relevancy present there' is confusing and does not contribute to the task. To improve, you must include an introductory sentence, a clear overview of the most significant changes, and ensure the response is long enough to fully cover all features of the diagram.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks logical organization and paragraphing. There is no clear progression of ideas; the text reads like a list of observations rather than a cohesive report. Cohesive devices are almost entirely absent, making the text difficult to follow. You should use linking words such as 'whereas', 'in contrast', 'previously', and 'currently' to connect your ideas and guide the reader through the comparison. Proper paragraphing is also essential to separate the description of the past from the present.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.5

The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive, relying heavily on simple prepositions and nouns. There is no attempt to use academic or descriptive language appropriate for a report. For example, instead of saying 'having newspaper', you should use more precise terms like 'housed' or 'contained'. The lack of variety in word choice limits the ability to describe the changes effectively. You need to expand your vocabulary to include terms related to spatial description and change, such as 'relocated', 'transformed', 'replaced', and 'converted'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5

The grammar is weak, with frequent errors in sentence structure, punctuation, and article usage. Many sentences are run-on or incomplete, such as 'Then at the center of library tables chair and on both sides adults fiction and non fiction books available'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the frequent omission of verbs and articles makes the writing difficult to read. You should focus on writing complete, grammatically correct sentences and practice using a mix of simple and complex structures to improve clarity.

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