Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-01
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 6.5)
The two maps compare the present layout of the lslip town center with the planned redevelopment of the area.
Overall, the area will be more modernized and well organized, substantial changes are planned, including the construction of bus station, car park, shopping center and dual carriageway, although the residential areas and shops will be unchanged.
Turning to the present layout, it can seen several shops in the northern part of town. The main road has been observed between shops areas. To the left-hand side, academic center is located to attached with main road. In opposite school, the park is constructed. Between the park and school, houses are established in huge area of the south part of map.
Observing the future plan, there several changes will be noticed. West-north side, bus station will be replaced by shops. In the middle of north part, shopping center, car park and new houses will be developed. The dual Carriageway will added half circular shape a rounded town areas. The houses will be remain unchanged
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
You have successfully identified the main features of the maps, including the key additions like the dual carriageway and the shopping center. You provided a clear overview in the second paragraph. However, the response lacks precision in describing the spatial relationships. For instance, stating 'it can seen several shops' is grammatically unclear, and the description of the future layout is somewhat confusing regarding the location of the new developments. To reach a higher band, ensure that you clearly contrast the 'before' and 'after' states by using precise directional language and ensuring all major changes are accurately located according to the map.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression from the present to the future. You use some cohesive devices like 'Turning to the present layout' and 'Observing the future plan' to signal shifts in focus. However, the internal cohesion within paragraphs is sometimes weak due to awkward phrasing and missing articles (e.g., 'in opposite school'). The flow between sentences is occasionally interrupted by grammatical errors, which makes the text feel slightly mechanical. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring consistent referencing would enhance the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, using terms like 'redevelopment', 'modernized', and 'dual carriageway'. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice and awkward collocations, such as 'academic center is located to attached with main road' and 'The dual Carriageway will added'. These errors occasionally hinder the clarity of your description. To improve, focus on using more natural collocations and ensuring that your vocabulary is used in the correct grammatical context. Expanding your range of descriptive verbs beyond 'constructed' and 'developed' would also be beneficial.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
Your writing shows a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including missing articles ('in northern part', 'in opposite school'), incorrect verb forms ('it can seen', 'will added'), and issues with subject-verb agreement. While these errors do not completely prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they are frequent enough to impact the overall quality of the writing. To improve, pay closer attention to basic sentence construction, particularly the use of passive voice and articles, which are essential for describing maps.
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