Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-10-02

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 two plan illustrates how library has changed over the time. 20 years ago the library was constructed according to that time. Over the years, it has been transformerd according to the hour of the need like seprate lecture room, cafe, information desk along with computer room.

Overall, the library has changed alot by adding the more necessities and facilities for the peoples.

20 years ago, libraries were simple yet have limlited sources of books and novels available for the people to choose from. Also they did not have seprate computer rooms and cafes.

After 20 years, libraries has been transformed alot by adding the elements that are necessaary to have for today's era people. They have made sections for everthing like; seprate lecture room, childern's ficition book area. While on the other side, they have built computer room and cafe.

In conclusion, i will say that libraries have really been transformed exceptionally since 20 years.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

The response addresses the task only partially, as it attempts to describe the changes to the central library but fails to report the main features accurately or make clear comparisons between the two floor plans. Instead of detailing specific spatial transformations shown in the visual data—such as the conversion of the central seating area into self-service machines, or the relocation of specific book sections—the writer relies on vague generalisations like "libraries have really been transformed exceptionally." While an overview is attempted, the limited development of key features and lack of specific data points keep the response at this level. To improve, you should systematically select and report distinct layout changes shown in the diagrams, such as identifying specific rooms that were added, removed, or repurposed.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

There is some basic organisation with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a concluding sentence, but the text lacks a clear overall progression. Paragraphing is attempted, though the division of ideas feels arbitrary rather than logically sequenced. Cohesive devices are minimal, repetitive, or inaccurate, seen in phrases like "While on the other side" which are used awkwardly to link disparate points. Additionally, referencing across sentences is weak, making the logical flow difficult to follow. To achieve a higher band, ensure each paragraph has a distinct focus with clear logical links between sentences, using transitional markers naturally to guide the reader through the comparison of the two floor plans.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is limited and minimally adequate for the task. The student attempts some less common vocabulary, such as "transformerd" (which also contains a spelling error) and "exceptionally," but there are frequent errors in word choice, collocation, and word formation, including "limlited," "necessaary," and "childern's ficition book area." These lexical inaccuracies and misspellings occasionally cause strain for the reader. To reach a higher standard, expand your range of functional vocabulary for describing diagram changes, such as 'converted into', 'replaced by', 'relocated', and 'expanded', while paying closer attention to accurate spelling and word formation.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response demonstrates a limited range of grammatical structures, relying heavily on simple sentences alongside poorly controlled complex attempts. There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues ("The two plan illustrates", "libraries has been transformed"), article omissions ("how library has changed"), and prepositions ("over the time", "since 20 years"). These recurring errors cause some difficulty for the reader. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, consistent tense usage when describing changes over time, and accurate subject-verb agreement, while carefully proofreading your work to eliminate basic mechanical slips.

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