Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-07
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 diagram describes the public library's floor like how it looks now and 20 years ago.
To begun with , 20 years ago there was Tables and chairs in the centre area but now there is nothing also entrance is on same place. Furthermore, There was a room of CDs, videos and computer games in left side of this library but now it replaced with storytelling events as well as children's fiction Books. Few sofa's are also added now. children's books area replaced with lecture room.
Moreover, In the left side of entrance, there was reading room like newspaper and magazines but now there was computer room built. Cafe is located right side of entrance but in the past there was enquiry desk. In front of the cafe, information desk available.
In the overview, there is a lot of difference in library before and now. Everything is changed as compared to past.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
You have identified the main changes, such as the addition of the cafe and the computer room, and the repurposing of the children's area. However, the response lacks a clear, analytical overview. The summary provided at the end is too vague ('Everything is changed') and does not highlight the most significant trends or transformations. Furthermore, some descriptions are inaccurate or confusing, such as stating there is 'nothing' in the center when the floor plan shows a new layout. To improve, ensure you group information logically—perhaps by comparing the layout of the left and right sides—and provide a more detailed summary of the overall transformation in the introduction or conclusion.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the flow of ideas is often disjointed. Transitions like 'To begun with' (which contains a grammatical error) and 'Furthermore' are used, but the logical progression between sentences is weak. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the spatial changes. For example, jumping between the left side, the entrance, and the cafe without a clear spatial anchor makes the description feel like a list rather than a cohesive report. Using more precise cohesive devices to link spatial locations would improve the clarity of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is generally functional but limited. You rely on basic verbs like 'added', 'replaced', and 'built', which are repetitive. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'room of CDs' instead of 'a collection of CDs' or 'multimedia area'. Additionally, there are minor errors in pluralization, such as 'sofa's' (which should be 'sofas'). To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise terminology related to floor plans and spatial descriptions, such as 'relocated', 'transformed', 'converted', or 'situated'. Expanding your range of descriptive adjectives and nouns will make your report more professional.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('there was Tables', 'there was computer room'), incorrect verb tenses ('now there was'), and missing articles ('entrance is on same place'). Sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Additionally, try to vary your sentence structure by using relative clauses or passive voice to describe the changes, which would demonstrate a better command of English grammar.
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