Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-08

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)

We have the a beautiful central library , i describe and summarize the look before 20 year's and today's age.

Look back 20 year's ago main entrance and we the four corners rooms and and in the middle of the central library tables and chairs .

Tables & Chairs right side Adult non fiction books in which all types of non fictions books . In the left side of Tables Chairs Adult fiction books sections where all type of adult fictions place there . Now we go to the top 2 corners rooms top right corner about Children's books where children's books place there . and in the top left corner we have a room for CDs , Videos , Computer games .

And also we have 2 more room which is in the entrance right and left when we enter the library in the right side we have Enquiry desk where all types of inquiry check tickets , book's returns and other process and in the left side corner we have reading room where people reads books , newspapers & magazines.

Now we explore today's Central library After the entry we have same four corners rooms but right now no middle tables & chairs in the middle right side we have Adult fiction book , information desk and self service machines and in the right side All reference books .

We have fours room in top we have 2 corners rooms in the right corner we have Lecture room and in the left side we have Children's fiction books room.

Entrance right and left we have 2 corners in right have Cafe and in the left we have computer room.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to describe the changes in the library floor plan, but it fails to provide a clear overview or a meaningful summary of the main trends. The description is largely a list of locations rather than a synthesis of the information. Furthermore, there are significant inaccuracies in the reporting of the data; for instance, the student describes the 'middle' area as having no tables and chairs in the current layout, but the visual data shows a different configuration. The response lacks a clear structure for comparing the 'before' and 'after' states, making it difficult for the reader to follow the evolution of the library layout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks logical progression. The paragraphs are poorly defined, and the transition between the description of the past and the present is abrupt. The use of cohesive devices is very limited and often mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'in the right side' and 'in the left side'. There is a lack of referencing; for example, the student uses 'we' throughout, which is inappropriate for an academic report. The overall arrangement of information is disjointed, making it hard to identify the key features of the floor plan changes.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. The student relies heavily on simple directional language ('right side', 'left side', 'top corners') and lacks the specific terminology required to describe a floor plan effectively. There are frequent errors in word choice and phrasing, such as 'today's age' instead of 'the present day' and 'all types of inquiry check tickets'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with precision, and the phrasing often sounds unnatural or informal, which is not suitable for an Academic Task 1 report.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, incorrect use of articles ('the a beautiful'), and persistent punctuation errors, such as the misuse of apostrophes in 'year's' and 'book's'. The sentence structures are predominantly simple or fragmented, lacking the complexity required for a higher band score. Many sentences are run-on or lack proper syntax, such as 'Look back 20 year's ago main entrance and we the four corners rooms'. These errors are frequent and demonstrate a lack of control over basic sentence construction.

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