Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-17
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
SOUTHWEST AIRPORT
Student answer (Band 6.0)
The map shows the comparison of Southwest airport present appearance and how it will change after development next year.
Overall, after the expansion plan, more public features will be added such as more entrence points, and more facilities to enhance the passangers convinence, while most notable feature is it will be expanded the number of terminals considerabley.
Regarding the common area, now it appears one departures and arrivals gates in both sides, while it will be added more extra doors each side after development. The check-in point is currently located left side corner below the securiy passport control, however, it will be relocated to right side corner of the same building and going to be replaced existing chec-in counter with bag drop feature. The cafe is located currently next to the securiy passport counter, it will be reloacted to near the departer entrance and new cafe will be added to arrival terminal near the customs point as well. A few new features will be introduced such as ATM, car hire point.
Top part of the airport, new shops will be added into the space area above the security and passport counters. Notably, existing terminals eight are going to be expanded to eighteen, and currently people have to walk between the terminals,due to the new development sky train will be added to connecting main pathway of the terminals.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers the main features of the airport redevelopment, including the expansion of terminals, the addition of the sky train, and the relocation of facilities. You successfully identified the key changes, such as the shift in the check-in area and the addition of new amenities. However, the description of the layout is occasionally confusing, particularly when describing the 'common area' and the 'top part' of the airport. To reach a higher band, ensure that spatial relationships are described with greater precision and clarity, as some of your descriptions of locations are slightly vague or difficult to follow.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of the changes. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Overall,' 'Regarding,' and 'Notably,' to link ideas. However, the flow within paragraphs is sometimes hindered by awkward phrasing and mechanical transitions. For instance, the transition between the description of the check-in area and the cafe is a bit abrupt. Improving the use of referencing (e.g., using 'the latter' or 'this area') would help the text feel more cohesive and less like a list of individual observations.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'redevelopment,' 'relocated,' and 'amenities.' However, there are several spelling errors ('entrence,' 'passangers,' 'convinence,' 'securiy,' 'departer,' 'chec-in') and some awkward collocations ('expanded the number of terminals considerabley'). These errors are frequent enough to be noticeable. To improve, focus on accuracy in spelling and using more precise academic vocabulary to describe spatial changes, such as 'situated,' 'adjacent to,' or 'transformed.'
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you attempt to use complex sentences, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'it will be added more extra doors' (incorrect passive voice) and 'it will be expanded the number of terminals' (incorrect subject-verb structure). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some missing commas in complex sentences. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently throughout the text. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of passive voice for describing map changes will significantly improve your score.
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