Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-12
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 given process diagram elucidates the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now central Library 20 years ago . The joint venture of central Library which works together for a single final product .
Overall , it can be seen that central library the carried out by the 14 distinctive steps . Additionally, the process start central library 20 years ago in CDs, videos computer games , children's books and the second Adult fiction books and Adult non-fiction books and the third Reading room [newspaper & magazines] , Enquiry desk [tickets,book returns etc ] and the final Tables & chairs and the Entrance .
Talking about central library today sofa storytelling events children;s fiction books and lecture room and the second steps All reference books opposite side Adult fiction books information desk self-service machines and corner side computer room and right corner side cafe front in entrance .
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 floor plan changes in the library over the 20-year period, but it fundamentally misunderstands the nature of the prompt. Instead of treating this as an Academic Task 1 map comparison, the student describes it as a 'process diagram' with '14 distinctive steps', which is entirely inaccurate. While some features from the map such as CDs, children's books, and the reading room are mentioned, they are listed in a disjointed, fragmented manner rather than being synthesised into clear overview trends or coherent spatial comparisons. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed, and key information is poorly selected and reported, corresponding to a band 4.0 level.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The text lacks a logical organisational structure and clear progression. The writing is broken up into erratic paragraphs and fragmented sentences that fail to connect ideas smoothly. Phrases like 'The joint venture of central Library which works together for a single final product' and 'Talking about central library today' attempt to introduce sections, but the internal referencing and cohesion are faulty and mechanical. There is no clear spatial progression (such as moving from left to right or past to present in a structured narrative), making the information very difficult to follow. This level of organisation aligns with band 4.0 descriptors.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary used is extremely limited, highly repetitive, and frequently misapplied in this context. The student borrows words from the prompt such as 'central Library', 'floor plan', and 'public library', but misuses terms by calling the map a 'process diagram' and referring to library features as '14 distinctive steps'. While basic library items like 'books', 'computer games', and 'cafe' are mentioned, the lack of control over precise locational and comparative vocabulary severely restricts communication. Spelling and word choice errors are pervasive, fitting the band 4.0 criteria.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response displays a very limited range of grammatical structures, consisting almost entirely of fragmented, poorly formed clauses and run-on lists rather than complete, grammatically sound sentences. There are frequent structural breakdowns, such as 'Additionally, the process start central library 20 years ago in CDs...' and '...right corner side cafe front in entrance.' Punctuation and capitalization are also erratic. Because errors are constant and frequently distort the intended meaning, the grammatical performance sits firmly at band 4.0.
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