Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-05
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)
The central Library 20 years ago had a separate portion of categories of books and activities. Visitors do not need to search and visit every portion of the library they can only visit specific part related to their specific need or query. However, the tables and chairs in the center of the library give impactful and positive impression to the visitor and motivate them to sit in library and study with them. Moreover, the different background and interest people sit together that's create opportunity to people to share their thoughts and knowledge with distinct interest of people.
The Central Library today has a modern layout of portion. The addition of cafe in library is a great addition for the reason that student need energy to study and think precisely and the addition of self-service machines is an innovative and smart approach for self-services. The Structure of Library is quite interesting the children portion having storytelling events and fiction book with sofa give teacher or mother a space to teach the children in peaceful environment with more focus.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to adequately describe the visual information provided. Instead of reporting on the specific layout changes (e.g., the relocation of the entrance, the removal of the inquiry desk, or the expansion of the children's area), the response focuses on subjective interpretations, such as the 'impactful impression' of tables or the 'need for energy' to study. A Task 1 response must objectively report the data or visual features shown in the diagram. By omitting key comparative features and focusing on personal opinion rather than the floor plan, the response does not meet the requirements of an Academic Task 1 report.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into two paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is weak. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'the addition of'. Referencing is often unclear; for example, 'the different background and interest people' is grammatically awkward and makes the logical flow difficult to follow. While there is a basic attempt to structure the comparison between the past and present, the lack of clear, objective reporting makes the overall coherence feel disjointed and underdeveloped.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often imprecise. Phrases like 'separate portion of categories' and 'modern layout of portion' are unnatural and do not accurately describe a floor plan. There is a reliance on basic vocabulary, and some word choices are incorrect in this context, such as using 'impactful' to describe furniture. To improve, you should focus on learning specific terminology for describing diagrams, such as 'relocated', 'converted', 'extended', or 'replaced'. The current range is insufficient to convey the information with the necessary precision for an Academic Task 1 response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('people sit together that's create'), article usage ('the addition of cafe'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or lack necessary punctuation, such as 'Visitors do not need to search and visit every portion of the library they can only visit...'. While there is an attempt at complex sentences, they are often faulty. A higher band requires a better mix of error-free sentences and more accurate control over complex structures.
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