Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-09-30
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 7.5)
> The two maps illustrate the present layout of Islip town centre and its proposed redevelopment.
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> Overall, the town centre is planned to undergo significant changes, with the construction of a ring road and the pedestrianisation of the main road. The northern part will be completely transformed, while the southern part will see only minor housing development.
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> Currently, the centre consists of a main road lined with shops on both sides. To the north is countryside, and to the south is a large housing area. A park is situated in the south-east and a school in the south-west, each linked to the main road.
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> In the future plan, a dual carriageway will encircle the entire centre. The main road will become a pedestrian-only zone. The shops on the north side will be demolished and replaced by a bus station, a shopping centre, a car park and new housing from west to east. In contrast, the shops on the south side will remain. The park will be reduced in size, and new houses will be built to its west, inside the new ring road.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5
The student covers all parts of the task well, providing a clear summary of the current layout of Islip town centre and the proposed developments. An effective overview is included in the second paragraph, highlighting the main changes such as the ring road, pedestrianisation, and northern transformation. Key features are accurately reported and compared against the visual data, such as the replacement of northern shops with a bus station, shopping centre, car park, and new housing, while noting that the southern shops remain intact. The response is fully developed and well-grounded in the provided map details without any major omissions.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5
The text is logically organised with a clear progression from introduction to overview, current features, and future plans. Paragraphing is used appropriately, with each paragraph serving a distinct function in structuring the report. Cohesive devices are managed well, using appropriate transitional phrases such as 'Overall', 'Currently', 'In the future plan', and 'In contrast' to guide the reader smoothly between different sections of the maps and temporal stages.
Lexical Resource: Band 7.5
The student demonstrates a wide and flexible range of vocabulary suited to a map comparison task. Less common lexical items and collocations are used effectively, such as 'proposed redevelopment', 'pedestrianisation', 'encircle', and 'demolished'. Word choice is generally precise and natural (e.g., 'undergo significant changes', 'reduced in size'), with only occasional minor vocabulary limitations. Spelling and word formation are entirely accurate throughout.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.5
The response exhibits a wide range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences with participial phrases and subordinate clauses (e.g., 'with the construction of a ring road and the pedestrianisation of the main road', 'while the southern part will see only minor housing development'). The majority of sentences are error-free, and verb tenses are handled accurately to contrast the present state with future plans. Control over grammar and punctuation is strong throughout.
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