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 flowchart dispicts the evaluation of the floor strategy of a public library, tracking a path from 20 years ago through multiple phases to now. looking from an overall perspective it is evident that, library has become more advanced with more facilities as compare to 20 years ago, and it is structured to build more interaction of all type of people.
To commence with, it is updated with many facilities, which are needed during the present age. Although chairs and tables are removed from the centre, area of some slots also increased. However, in top left corner cds, vidios and computer games are replaced with storytelling events and children's fiction books and two sofas also added. while in between upper left corner and bottom left corner adult fiction books are replaced by all reference books, in lower left corner reading room is removed and replaced by computer room.
On contrast, eventhough top right corner children's books are replaced with leasure room, lower right corner is replaced by cafe. Nevertheless, its centre is replaced by information desk.
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 response attempts to describe the changes shown in the library plans, but it misinterprets the nature of the visual data, referring to a 'flowchart' and an 'evaluation of the floor strategy' rather than a map comparison. While some main features are reported, such as the removal of tables and chairs and the addition of a computer room and café, the overview is vague and contains inaccurate descriptions of spatial shifts. For instance, stating that the adult fiction books are replaced by reference books is partially supported, but overall, the description of locations lacks precision. Consequently, the task is addressed only partially, placing this aspect in the Band 5 category.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, beginning with an introduction followed by body paragraphs detailing the changes. However, the logical progression is hindered by awkward transitions and referencing issues, such as starting sentences with 'To commence with' and 'On contrast'. Cohesive devices are sometimes mechanical or inaccurate, and paragraphing is rather basic. While there is an overall attempt to structure the comparison, the flow between ideas is frequently disrupted by confusing phrasing and poor linking, which corresponds to Band 5 descriptors.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is relatively limited and repetitive, with several noticeable errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'dispicts' for depicts, 'leasure' for lecture, and 'vidios' for videos. Phrasing such as 'floor strategy' and 'interaction of all type of people' sounds unnatural and demonstrates a lack of control over collocation and precise lexical items. Although the vocabulary is minimally adequate to convey a basic topic, frequent errors and limited range restrict the score to Band 5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The text contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but attempts at complex sentences are frequently faulty. There are persistent grammatical errors, including missing articles ('library has become', 'in top left corner'), incorrect prepositions ('as compare to'), and punctuation errors. These frequent errors cause some difficulty for the reader and demonstrate weak control over sentence grammar, aligning closely with the Band 5 descriptors for grammatical range and accuracy.
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