Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-04
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)
The diagram illustrate the floor plan of a public library in last 20 years ago how it looks nowaday
Overview i will discuss these main point on diagram summarise slection will change in the 20 years and nowaday public library
Center library 20 years ago main entrance right side enquiry desk tickets book return etc and these day change just cafe or adult non fiction books nowaday information desk sek=lf service machines 20 years ago children s books well change lecture room or table chairs remove a new day
Nowadays computer room central library 20 years ago reading room newspapers magaxines while all reference books few years adult fiction books and last nowadays sofa storytelling ebents children fiction books old years just cds videos computer gamesso these was very big difference on after 20 years ago many place on diagram change some thing almost remove proper loke table chairs on front of entrance so main features and make comparisons where relevant
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response attempts to describe the changes in the library floor plan but fails to provide a clear, structured overview. While some features are mentioned, the information is presented in a fragmented, list-like manner rather than a coherent summary. The comparison between the two time periods is difficult to follow due to the lack of logical grouping and the absence of clear reporting of main features. The response lacks a formal tone and fails to effectively highlight the most significant changes, such as the shift from a reading room to a computer room. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks paragraphing and logical progression. Ideas are strung together with minimal punctuation, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences or contrast the two time periods. The text reads more like a series of disjointed notes than a formal report. The absence of clear transitions between the past and present states significantly hinders the flow of information, resulting in a lack of overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic words like 'change', 'nowadays', and 'place'. There are several spelling errors, such as 'magaxines', 'ebents', and 'loke', which occasionally impede readability. The student struggles to use precise terminology to describe the library features, often resorting to vague descriptions. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with the necessary precision required for an Academic Task 1 response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles, incorrect verb tenses, and fragmented sentence structures. For example, 'The diagram illustrate' lacks subject-verb agreement, and 'these was very big difference' is grammatically incorrect. There is a complete lack of complex sentence structures, and the punctuation is largely absent, which makes the text difficult to parse. The high frequency of errors causes significant strain on the reader and obscures the intended meaning.
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