Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-23

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)

well ,the made many changes in the floor for example:

they delet the tables and chairs in the middle

they changed the computer room from the North left to North right the same thing for

Reading Rome from South left to South right with new name it is lecture room ,also in the place of adult fiction books they made all reference books and in the place of adult non-fiction books they made adult fiction books, information desk and self-service desk .

in the last ,In place of enquiry desk they made cafe.

finally,My opinion is the olde version of plane is very well than the new version because it clearly and goo

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, coming in at only 113 words. Consequently, the coverage of the map comparison is incomplete. While the student attempts to highlight several modifications—such as the removal of tables and chairs, the repositioning of the reading and computer rooms, and the addition of a café—the report lacks an overall summary of the main trends. Furthermore, the inclusion of a personal opinion at the end is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 response, as candidates are required to report objectively without personal commentary. Due to the severe under-length and lack of full development, this response falls into Band 4.0.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.0

The organisation of the text is extremely weak. The writing is presented as a single unstructured block of text with fragmented sentences and informal bullet-like statements introduced by colloquial phrases such as 'well ,the made many changes'. There is a distinct lack of paragraphing, and cohesive devices are virtually absent or used incorrectly (e.g., 'in the last', 'finally, My opinion is'). Progression is hindered by the lack of clear referencing and logical sequencing, making the spatial changes difficult to follow. This level of organisation aligns with Band 4.0 descriptors.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.0

The vocabulary used is extremely basic and repetitive. The student relies on elementary verbs and nouns, such as 'made', 'changed', 'place', and 'room'. There are numerous lexical errors, including word formation and spelling mistakes (e.g., 'delet', 'olde version of plane', 'goo'). Less common vocabulary is absent, and the language is heavily influenced by spoken, informal register rather than the formal tone required for Academic Task 1. These limitations place lexical resource firmly at Band 4.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.0

The grammatical range is very limited, consisting mainly of simple clauses strung together with coordinating conjunctions or run-on structures. There are frequent and intrusive grammatical errors throughout the text, including missing articles, incorrect prepositions ('from the North left to North right', 'in the place of'), and severe punctuation errors. Sentence structures are faulty when complexity is attempted, and errors constantly strain the reader's comprehension. This performance corresponds to a Band 4.0.

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