Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-16
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 given images are maps which illustrates the vital information regarding public library design how it was look like before 20 year ago and how looks today.
Overall, it is evident that children's books located in corner of library before, however now its changed wtih lecture room and computer room take the place of reading room. Moreover, table and chairs remove form the middle of the library which particularly significant change.
Firstly, if we look closely there was two room on the top of library each side, on the left side CDs, videos and computer games room and the room size become big in today plan and converted in children's fiction books there are two sofas and also place for storytelling events, while in contrast the children books replace with lecture room. Furthurmore, table and chairs remove from the center and on the mid right side of library there was a place for adult non-fiction books which replace with fiction books and information machine in today plan.
Meanwhile, cafe take the place of equiry desk while reading room conve
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The student attempts to address the task by comparing the two maps of the Central Library, identifying several major changes such as the removal of tables and chairs from the centre and the replacement of the reading room with a computer room. However, the response is incomplete, trailing off mid-sentence at the end ('Meanwhile, cafe take the place of equiry desk while reading room conve'). Furthermore, some spatial descriptions are vague or inaccurate, such as stating that children's books were located in the 'corner of library before' when they occupied a specific top-right room. The overview mentions a couple of key changes, but the lack of a fully developed conclusion and the abrupt ending keep this response at Band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response shows some basic attempts at organisation with introductory framing ('Overall, it is evident that...') and sequencing markers ('Firstly', 'Meanwhile'). However, paragraphing is poorly handled, as the entire text is essentially grouped into a single, rambling block or broken awkwardly. Cohesive devices are frequently repetitive, mechanical, or misused (e.g., 'however now its changed wtih', 'while in contrast the children books replace with'). Logical progression is hindered by dense, run-on sentences that make it difficult to follow the spatial comparisons. Referencing is also unclear in places, leading to an overall score of Band 5.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, frequently relying on simple functional terms like 'room', 'place', and 'big'. There are numerous word choice and spelling errors throughout the text (e.g., 'illustrates' used with plural subject 'images', 'wtih', 'remove' instead of 'removed', 'form' instead of 'from', 'Furthurmore', 'equiry'). The student attempts some less common vocabulary related to the task diagram, such as 'storytelling events' and 'self-service machines', but overall accuracy is low. The limited range and frequent errors that occasionally strain comprehension place this firmly at Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response displays a very limited range of grammatical structures, relying heavily on simple clauses and faulty attempts at complex sentences (e.g., 'The given images are maps which illustrates...'). There are frequent grammatical errors, including missing auxiliary verbs ('how it was look like', 'how looks today'), tense inconsistencies ('its changed', 'take the place'), incorrect prepositions ('on the top of library'), and missing articles. Punctuation is also weak, with run-on sentences lacking proper demarcation. Because errors occur consistently and can cause difficulty for the reader, this merits a Band 5.0.
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