Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-28

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 is the diagram chat that shows the two boxes

there are two libararies here where they changed the locations of things if start from the entrance in the upper one they set the enquiry desk in the right corner but in the same side they organised the cafe Afterthat aain they did same change in the right corners upper one has

reading room and the botton have computer room

the biggest change is in thr middle part firslty they had tables and chairs over there but now its removed the enterence part is totally empty now moreover in the second image they add more options like informational desk also new machines before they just hadve adults books apart from this did modify the cd computer room with storytelling events which has two sofa and children can read the books moreover on the right hand side on top of that changed with lecture room previously they has children book room

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response attempts to describe the changes in the library layout, but it fails to provide a clear overview or a logical summary of the main features. The description is fragmented and lacks a professional tone, often relying on informal phrasing like 'this is the diagram chat'. While some changes are mentioned, such as the removal of tables and the addition of a storytelling area, the information is presented in a disorganized manner that makes it difficult for the reader to visualize the transformation. Key features are not clearly contrasted, and the lack of a formal structure prevents the response from fully addressing the requirements of an Academic Task 1 report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks paragraphing, which is essential for organizing information in a report. The flow of ideas is disjointed, and the use of cohesive devices is either missing or misused, such as the repetitive and awkward use of 'moreover' and 'afterthat'. The lack of clear transitions between the description of the past and the present makes the text difficult to follow. The sentences are often run-on or poorly connected, and there is no clear progression of information from one area of the library to another, which significantly hinders the overall coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student uses basic, informal language such as 'two boxes', 'things', and 'did change'. There is a lack of precise terminology required for describing floor plans, such as 'relocated', 'converted', 'partitioned', or 'installed'. Spelling errors, such as 'libararies', 'aain', 'botton', and 'firslty', are frequent and occasionally impede the reader's understanding. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with the necessary precision or academic tone expected in an IELTS writing task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The grammatical range is very limited, consisting mostly of simple, error-prone sentences. There is a consistent lack of punctuation, which makes the text difficult to parse. Frequent errors in verb tense (e.g., 'they just hadve adults books'), subject-verb agreement, and word order are present throughout the text. Complex sentence structures are absent, and the errors often cause confusion, such as in the final sentence where the description of the lecture room and children's book room becomes muddled. The high frequency of basic grammatical errors significantly impacts the clarity of the writing.

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