Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-28
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 given map chart illustrates the information regarding the floor plan of public library 20 years ago and how it looks now.
Overall, it is clear that there are many changes which take place today. The main change is removal of tables and chairs and added sofa with storytelling events.
To start with, in past, In the south side exit or entrance on the same road attached with enquiry disk and reading room. Further, just after the entrance had tables and chairs area which was almost in the center of the library. In the west or east side, there was adult fiction books or opposide was a adult non fiction books. In north side of the map had two rooms which was for children books and fr CDs, video, computer games.
On the other hand, in today, the entrance in the south side of the map which attached to the cafe and computer room. In west or east side it has a all refrence books and in oppos has a adult fiction books with information desk. In the north west, the game room converts into storytelling room with addiciation of two sofa sets and in north east side children books room changed into lecture room.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0
The student attempts to cover the main changes shown on the floor plans, noting the removal of tables and chairs, the addition of a café, and the conversion of rooms for storytelling and lectures. However, the response contains several inaccuracies in describing locations and features (e.g., placing the entrance incorrectly in the south side relative to the rooms, and confusing the positions of specific rooms). The overview is very basic and lacks a comprehensive summary of the spatial transformations. Consequently, the task is addressed only partially, fitting the Band 5 descriptor.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The text is structured into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs representing the past and present layouts. However, progression is frequently disrupted by awkward referencing and mechanical cohesive devices like 'To start with' and 'On the other hand'. Paragraphing is attempted, but the internal logical flow within paragraphs is weak due to dense, tangled descriptions of room placements. This aligns closely with Band 5, where some overall organization is present, but cohesive devices are inadequate and sometimes misleading.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms such as 'room', 'books', 'entrance', and 'map'. There are noticeable lexical errors and awkward word choices, such as 'opposide' for opposite, 'refrence' for reference, 'addiciation' for addition, and describing the game room as 'converts into storytelling room'. These errors and the restricted range of vocabulary reflect the Band 5 level, occasionally causing difficulty and confusion for the reader.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5
The student demonstrates a very limited range of grammatical structures, relying mostly on simple sentences with frequent structural errors in complex or descriptive clauses. Examples include 'the information regarding the floor plan of public library', 'there are many changes which take place today', and 'in north side of the map had two rooms which was for children books'. Punctuation and article usage are frequently flawed. These frequent grammatical errors cause significant difficulty for the reader, placing the response firmly at Band 4.0 to 4.5; a score of 4.5 is awarded as some sentences remain understandable.
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