Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-19
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 diagram compare the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how compele change of area and adding feature and replace area with other.
overall, the diagran of central library haveing a big change in two diagram one 20year old and other present some remove compelely and some area shape have renovate moerover adding area new features have look diffent.
In first diagram the floor in central libtrary 20 years age has old model plan systematic way in entreace went we enter wesee tables&chairs in middel and right middel have adult non-ficition books and left middel has adult fiction book and otherpath down rigth have enqiry desk left side have reading room top of that Cd's videos, computer game top ringt side children's book in a proper way.
otherhand new central library change compelely fisrt start with middel remove all things down side replace keep cafe and left side make computer room top of that they increase the area and maked children's ficition books with two sofa and storytelling events top of rightsilde it chage to lecture room and middelleft they kept all refernce books rightside three things are added one is adult book and information desk final is self-service machines
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 attempts to address the task by comparing the two floor plans of the central library. While some main features are mentioned, such as the addition of the computer room, lecture room, and cafe, the response suffers from severe omissions, misinterpretations, and a lack of structured reporting. The overview attempted in the second paragraph is extremely vague and fails to clearly summarise the overarching changes. Furthermore, the description of spatial relationships is disjointed and hard to follow, making it difficult to fully grasp the visual data provided. In accordance with the Band 4 descriptors, the response addresses the task only minimally and lacks a clear, coherent selection of key features.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The text lacks logical organisation and clear progression. The response is essentially broken down into a few long, run-on sentences with minimal effective punctuation. Paragraphing is poorly handled, with the overview blending confusingly into the body of the text. Cohesive devices are either missing or misused, relying on repetitive transitions like 'top of that' and 'otherhand' rather than sophisticated linking words. Referencing is frequently unclear, meaning the reader struggles to follow which part of the library is being discussed. This aligns closely with Band 4 descriptors, where information and ideas are not arranged coherently.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The lexical range is very limited and basic, with frequent spelling errors (e.g., 'compele', 'diagran', 'haveing', 'entrease', 'middel', 'refernce') and inappropriate word choices. The student relies heavily on simple vocabulary and struggles with accurate collocation when describing spatial layouts. While some basic vocabulary related to the library environment is present (such as 'cafe', 'computer room', 'reference books'), the pervasive spelling mistakes and inadequate control over word forms frequently strain the reader and impede smooth communication, placing the response firmly at Band 4.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
Grammatical control is weak throughout the response. There is a complete absence of reliable complex structures, and even simple sentences are frequently malformed or incomplete (e.g., 'The diagram compare the floor plan...'). Punctuation is virtually non-existent, resulting in long, breathless run-on sentences that make reading difficult. Errors in verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and word forms are extremely frequent and often distort the intended meaning. This matches the Band 4 descriptor where errors are frequent and grammar control is very limited.
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