Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The map illusturates that several changes of central library in 20 years ago and today.
In an overview, the adult fiction books is add with information desk and self-service machines.
To begin with, In 20 years ago the CDs, videos, computer games and change into the storytelling events with sofa in both corns and children's fiction books, However the place of adult fictions book in 20 years ago and today is all refrences books, Furthermore the children's books is change into the lecture rooms in today, Moreover In 20 years ago tables and chairs is the center of library but nowdays the table and chair is removed.
In addition the reading room(newspapers and magazines) is change into the computer room, As well as, In the past the equiry desk (tickets, book returns, etc.) and change into the cafe in today so the enternce direction are remain same over the years.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to cover the main changes shown on the floor plan, such as the removal of tables and chairs, the conversion of the children's books area into a lecture room, and the transformation of the reading room into a computer room. However, the overview is extremely brief and lacks a clear summary of the overall spatial transformation. Additionally, there are several inaccuracies in reporting the spatial details, such as confusing the locations of adult fiction and reference books. Because of the limited development, partial overview, and descriptive inaccuracies, this falls under Band 5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the overall organisation and progression are weak. The introduction is only a single sentence, and the body paragraphs rely heavily on run-on sentences connected by conjunctions like 'and', 'However', and 'Furthermore'. Cohesive devices are either overused mechanically or misused, leading to a lack of clear logical flow. Paragraphing is attempted, but internal cohesion is frequently faulty, resulting in a score of 5.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary used is very basic and repetitive, relying directly on labels from the map such as 'computer games', 'storytelling events', and 'reading room'. There are noticeable spelling and word choice errors, including 'illusturates' instead of 'illustrates', 'corns' instead of 'corners', and 'equiry' instead of 'enquiry'. These errors, combined with a lack of less common lexical items or paraphrasing, restrict the lexical score to Band 4.5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The writing exhibits a very limited range of grammatical structures. Most sentences are simple or faulty attempts at complex forms connected by coordinating conjunctions. There are frequent grammatical errors, such as tense confusion ('In 20 years ago the CDs... and change into'), missing articles, and subject-verb agreement issues ('the adult fiction books is add'). These persistent errors frequently strain the reader and reflect Band 4.5 performance.
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