Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-07-25

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The maps defines the center of a small town known as Islip like it is now , and plans for its establishment.

It is the maps of city's in which In present day the condition of these not a perfectly developed. It contains main road and both sides have a multiple number's of shops , a neutral area of park near shops also has a school and housing.

But in well planned town center may foster of entire town in modern style.Clean, broad and well enough long ring road around town. Also addition of Bus station , Shopping center , Car parking , new housing which makes town excellence modern. Highway may develop as a Dual carriageway.

In conclusion many many things to be changes. whole look of town at different level. School one line of shops are not affected. Leave as same to same. But main road which cause massive traffic is replaced by Dual carriageway. To avoid traffic in town. Also new housing developed.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response identifies the main features of the maps, such as the new ring road, the bus station, and the shopping center. However, the description is somewhat fragmented and lacks a clear overview of the overall changes. While the student mentions that some areas remain unchanged, the comparison between the current and future states is not fully developed. The response covers the requirements, but the lack of precise terminology and the informal tone hinder the clarity of the report. To improve, ensure that the main trends are clearly highlighted in an introductory overview and that comparisons are made more explicitly using data or clear spatial references.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the logical progression between sentences is often weak. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes inaccurate, such as starting sentences with 'But' or 'Also' in a way that feels disjointed. Referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult to track which part of the map is being discussed. The conclusion is somewhat repetitive and does not effectively synthesize the information provided in the body paragraphs. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring a smoother flow between ideas would significantly enhance the coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally basic and repetitive, with some non-standard phrasing such as 'multiple number's of shops' and 'leave as same to same'. There are attempts to use more descriptive language, such as 'dual carriageway' and 'foster', but these are often used incorrectly or in an unnatural context. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands. To improve, focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to maps and urban planning, and practice using these terms in accurate collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('The maps defines'), article usage ('the center of a small town'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack proper punctuation, which affects readability. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, they are often faulty, leading to confusion. The majority of the sentences are simple, and the control over basic grammar is inconsistent. Focusing on sentence construction, ensuring subjects and verbs agree, and proofreading for basic punctuation errors would help improve the accuracy of the writing.

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