Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-25

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 below illustrate the floor plan of a central public library 20 year back and shows how it is currenly and also describes the main features and key changes throughout this time.

Overall, the visible changes was done in 20 years such as computergames, childern's book section was all renovated to lecture room and storytelling room and few other changes was done in the areas of reading room, enquiry desk and also in between the center of the library.while the entrance remain unchanged.

Initially the CDs, videos and gaming computer was replaced by class where storytelling events take place and with that childern's fiction books are also placed along with two sofa, then section where childern books were placed were also redeveloped into lecture room,

And then to the center where adult fiction and non-fiction books were stored is also now renovated into refrence books desk and adult fiction books and also informative desk with self service machines. and few other changes include computer room and cafe which iwas before reading room and enw

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

The response attempts to cover the main features of the library floor plan comparing the two time periods, mentioning the addition of a lecture room, storytelling events, and a café. However, the summary lacks a clear overview and contains several inaccuracies and omissions regarding the spatial layout and specific changes. For instance, the reference to CDs and videos being replaced entirely by storytelling misses some of the finer details, and the text trails off incomplete at the end ('and enw'). While the general trends of the transformation are captured, the execution is rather fragmented and incomplete, aligning best with Band 5 descriptors.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

The text is organized with an introductory attempt and some linking words such as 'Overall', 'Initially', and 'And then'. However, paragraphing is poorly handled, with the response collapsing into a single run-on block or awkward structure. The progression of ideas becomes muddled in the middle sections, and cohesive devices are frequently mechanical or misused. Referencing is also unclear at times, particularly towards the end of the text where the sentence structure breaks down entirely and ends abruptly, which heavily impacts overall readability and logical flow.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is relatively basic and repetitive, with several instances of awkward word choice and spelling errors (e.g., 'currenly', 'computergames', 'childern's', 'refrence', 'iwas'). While the writer attempts some topic-specific vocabulary related to the library (such as 'lecture room', 'storytelling events', and 'self service machines'), the persistent spelling mistakes and lexical limitations mean communication is occasionally strained. The range is minimally adequate for the task, but lacks the precision and flexibility expected at higher band levels.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The response demonstrates a very limited range of grammatical structures. Simple sentences are attempted, but complex structures are either absent or faulty, often characterized by run-on sentences joined improperly by conjunctions like 'and'. There are frequent errors in subject-verb agreement and tense consistency (e.g., 'The map below illustrate', 'changes was done', 'entrance remain'). Punctuation is also weak, with a lack of proper sentence boundaries and capitalization, causing noticeable difficulty for the reader and restricting the score to Band 4.5.

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