Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-03
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)
These pictures differenciate the setting of libarary How they look different when two decade are already passed.
Overall building is at it was before. The places is become change now and also addiotion of some new things in the todayscentral library.
CD,s computer games and videos section has been replaced by the story telling events area. Sofas already added their in the corner and books shelf take a whole.Childern books section is become a Lecture room now. Adult fiction books shlelf is arranged infront of information desk. Inquiry desk is acfe now self service machines are fixed there.
On the left hand Reading and news paper room shows up as computer. All refrence Books Shelfes are orgained in front so they can be easy to acces for every one. infront of the Enterance all the furniture is vanished from setting . That way Library looks clean and clear for vistors.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to describe the changes between the two floor plans, but it fails to provide a clear overview or a structured summary of the main features. While some changes are noted, such as the replacement of the children's section and the addition of self-service machines, the description is fragmented and lacks a logical progression. The report does not effectively compare the two time periods, often focusing on isolated details rather than the overall transformation of the library space. To improve, you should provide a clear introductory summary and group related changes together to create a more coherent narrative of the library's evolution.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure of these paragraphs is weak. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas, making the text feel like a list of observations rather than a cohesive report. For example, the transition between describing the adult fiction section and the reading room is abrupt. Referencing is often unclear, and the progression of information is disjointed. To achieve a higher score, you should use linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'in contrast', 'subsequently') to connect your sentences and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate, which occasionally impedes the reader's understanding. There are several spelling errors (e.g., 'differenciate', 'libarary', 'addiotion', 'Childern', 'shlelf', 'orgained') and awkward phrasing such as 'The places is become change'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the spatial changes precisely. You rely on basic terms and struggle with collocations. To improve, focus on learning specific vocabulary related to describing diagrams and layouts, such as 'relocated', 'converted', 'expanded', and 'installed', and pay closer attention to spelling and word forms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect the clarity of the writing. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement ('The places is become change', 'books shelf take a whole'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or poorly constructed, making them difficult to follow. There is very little evidence of complex sentence structures, and the errors are pervasive throughout the text. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree, and practicing the correct use of tenses when describing past and present states.
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