Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-22
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 diagram illustrates the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago after restructuring how it is being looked.
overall, it is clear that in public library everthing changed expect entrance. Every corner replace with other place. Entrance remains same at that place.
At 20 years ago, mid of the diagram were tables and chairs but now it is removed and the center is empty in the front of entrance. Children's books rrom was situated in top right corner, replacing with lecture room. After that, enquiry desk was located in bottom of right corner, included (tickets, book returns, etc.) but now cafe is constructed here. Futhermore, between the lecture room and cafe,there was adult non-fiction books center but it is also replaced by adult fiction books, information desk with self-service machines.
Following this, CDs, videos, computer games was associated in top left corner with replaced by children's fiction books where is sofa keeps. Next reading room also replace with computer room. Between bhot of them, adult fiction books was kept but now there are all reference books.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main changes between the two floor plans of the Central Library, noting key alterations such as the removal of tables and chairs, the replacement of the reading room with a computer room, and the conversion of the enquiry desk area into a café. An overview is attempted at the beginning, though it is quite brief and affected by grammatical inaccuracies. While the student identifies most of the major spatial transformations correctly, some descriptions lack precision in spatial relations and precise terminology. Overall, the information is sufficiently reported to satisfy the requirements of Task 1, earning a band score of 5.5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, starting with an introductory overview and subsequent body paragraphs detailing the left and right sides of the library. However, the logical progression is hindered by poor transitions and awkward linking phrases like 'After that' and 'Following this'. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and cohesive devices are used mechanically or incorrectly (e.g., 'Between bhot of them'). Paragraphing is present, but the overall organization lacks the smooth progression expected at higher band levels. This warrants a band score of 5.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, relying heavily on direct lifts from the diagram labels (such as 'entrance', 'lecture room', 'computer room', and 'cafe'). There are noticeable lexical inaccuracies and awkward word choices, such as 'everthing changed expect entrance' and 'Every corner replace with other place'. The attempt to use less common vocabulary results in unnatural collocations and errors that occasionally cause difficulty for the reader. Therefore, a band score of 5.0 is appropriate.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but these attempts are frequently flawed by grammatical errors. There are significant issues with verb tenses, passive voice construction, and word forms (e.g., 'At 20 years ago, mid of the diagram were tables and chairs', 'Children's books rrom was situated... replacing with lecture room', and 'where is sofa keeps'). Punctuation is also problematic in places. Because errors are frequent and often impede communication or cause strain for the reader, the grammar performance aligns with a band score of 4.5.
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