Student rooms for one and for two: IELTS Task 1 answer #4, band 4.5
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162 words. Marked by Axiom on 8 July 2026. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.
The plan this answer describes
Student room for two people, $350/week
- This room has two labelled beds and two labelled study desks.
- It is 6 metres by 4 metres and costs $350 per week.
Student room for one person, $200/week
- This room has one bed and one study desk.
- It is 6 metres by 2.5 metres and costs $200 per week.
Academic Task 1162 words
The plans below show a student room for two people and a student room for one person at an Australian university. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Lexical resource
RevisedThe maps describe a student room for two people and a student room for one person at an Australian university.
Corrects spelling and uses more natural phrasing.
Overall, the room for 2 students is larger and more expensive than single room and costs 350$ per week, whereas room for one person is smaller and costs 200$ a week.
The two cupboards, table and chairls are located in the centre of room. The bathroom is located north-western corner and has close to bookshelf.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedLooking first at the student room for two people, it includes several items.
Corrects grammar and clarifies the subject.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedStudy desk 2 and bed 2 are located below study desk 1 and bed 1.
Clarifies sentence structure and corrects grammar.
Lexical resource
RevisedThe sink and stove are situated in the south-west corner, next to the table and chairs.
Corrects spelling and clarifies the sentence.
Sink, microwave and stove are placed along the south-west side of the room.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedIn contrast, in the room for one person, the bathroom is situated in the north-west corner, close to the study desk.
Combines fragmented sentences and clarifies the location.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedHowever, the bed is positioned in the middle of the east side, and a window is located on the eastern side next to the bed.
Corrects grammar and clarifies meaning.
Select a highlighted passage to see its suggested revision.
What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.
Coherence & cohesion
Band 5.0/ 9
The essay attempts to organize information logically but suffers from awkward phrasing and unclear sentence structure, which affects overall coherence. Paragraphing is present, but linking words and referencing are weak, and some sentences are fragmented or disconnected.
Suggestions
- Use clear linking words such as 'Additionally', 'Furthermore', or 'In contrast' to connect ideas.
- Ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea.
- Revise sentences for clarity and logical flow.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedLooking first at the student room for two people, it includes several items.
Corrects grammar and clarifies the subject.
RevisedThe two cupboards, as well as the table and chairs, are located in the centre of the room.
Improves clarity and sentence structure.
RevisedIn contrast, in the room for one person, the bathroom is situated in the north-west corner, close to the study desk.
Combines fragmented sentences and clarifies the location.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 4.0/ 9
There are frequent grammatical errors, including incorrect verb forms, missing articles, and awkward sentence structures. Some sentences are incomplete or lack subject-verb agreement.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThe maps describe a student room for two people and a student room for one person at an Australian university.
Corrects verb form and article usage.
RevisedStudy desk 2 and bed 2 are located below study desk 1 and bed 1.
Clarifies sentence structure and corrects grammar.
RevisedHowever, the bed is positioned in the middle of the east side, and a window is located on the eastern side next to the bed.
Corrects grammar and clarifies meaning.
Lexical resource
Band 5.0/ 9
The vocabulary is generally understandable, but there are frequent errors in word choice, spelling, and collocation (e.g., 'double people', 'chairls', 'South-Sest'). Some repetition and awkward phrasing reduce the effectiveness of lexical resource.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThe maps describe a student room for two people and a student room for one person at an Australian university.
Corrects spelling and uses more natural phrasing.
RevisedIt includes several items.
Corrects grammar and word choice.
RevisedThe sink and stove are situated in the south-west corner, next to the table and chairs.
Corrects spelling and clarifies the sentence.
Task achievement
Band 5.0/ 9
The essay addresses the main features and makes some comparisons, but important details are missing or unclear. Some information is inaccurate or not clearly described, such as the arrangement of furniture and the inclusion of all features (e.g., television, bookshelf, microwave). The summary is present but lacks detail and precision.
Suggestions
- Include all key features shown in the diagrams, such as the television, bookshelf, and microwave.
- Be more precise in describing the location of items and differences between the rooms.
- Summarize the main similarities and differences more clearly.
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