Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · 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 4.0)
the given diagram show public library 20 year ago and now the style of public library 20was less devolept for instance in 20 year ago diagram show the library very simple like there was no recepation counter, no sofa in hall and no spicefic room for computer
And now after 20 individual library well devolope there is big hall for computer in which the poeple help to learn computer skill and large recepation counter and 2 soft sofa in big hall for the sitting of waiters in the addition there are lecture room for people and also caffee for refreshment and different typys of added
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 student has failed to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, writing only 105 words. As a result, the task is only partially addressed. While the student attempts to highlight some changes between the two floor plans—such as the addition of a computer room, lecture room, and café—the response lacks a clear, comprehensive overview and misses several major structural shifts, such as the relocation of books or the removal of central seating. Furthermore, there are inaccuracies in the reporting of specific features, such as mentioning 'waiters' in the library. This performance aligns with Band 4.0 descriptors due to the under-length response and minimal development of ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response is severely limited in its organizational structure. It consists of only two run-on sentences with a total lack of conventional punctuation, capitalization, and paragraphing. While basic connectors like 'for instance', 'and now', and 'in the addition' are attempted, the overall progression of information is difficult to follow. There are no clear cohesive devices linking ideas smoothly, and referencing is often unclear (e.g., 'in 20 year ago diagram show'). This lack of structural control and punctuation places the response firmly at Band 4.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary used is very basic, repetitive, and heavily influenced by spelling and word-choice errors. Examples include 'devolept' (developed), 'recepation' (reception), 'spicefic' (specific), 'caffee' (café), and 'typys' (types). The student attempts some less common vocabulary items such as 'refreshment', but frequent errors in spelling ('devolope', 'soft' for sofa) and word choice ('waiters' instead of visitors or patrons) strain the reader and obscure meaning. This demonstrates a level commensurate with Band 4.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
Grammatical control is extremely weak throughout the response. There is a complete absence of proper punctuation, with sentences running on indefinitely without periods or capital letters. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of poorly constructed clauses with missing subjects, incorrect verb tenses ('diagram show' instead of shows, '20 year ago'), and faulty prepositions. Errors are frequent and severely disrupt communication. This reflects the criteria for Band 4.0.
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