Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-20

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 blueprint illustrates the view to juxtapose the present and the condition after redevelopment of Southwest Airport.

Overall, as redevelopment demanded for more space, the facilities and the number of gates will be increased. Also, in comparison of present view, facilities will become more organised in the arrivals and departures side.

At first, the count of gates will be extended from 8 to 18 and the walkway will be transformed into a sky train. After that, from the end of the gate's ramp, on the left side, some shops will also constructed. However, The area of security passport control and passport control customs will remains same.

On the entrance, the number of doors for the travellers will be doubled on both sides. Moreover, on the departure side, the position of cafe and check-in counter will be changed. at present, the check-in counter will be converted into bag drop belt and the cafe will be positioned in to the bottom of it and check-in counter will be shifted to right side of departure side where currently cafe is located. On the arrivals side, in present there are no facilities available. But with the new plan, the cafe, ATM, and the area to hire a car will be added.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the airport redevelopment, including the increase in gates, the addition of a sky train, and the reconfiguration of facilities. You successfully identified the key changes in both the departure and arrival areas. However, the report could be improved by providing more precise comparisons. For instance, while you mention the number of gates increases, you could more clearly contrast the layout of the departure lounge before and after. The overview is present but could be more analytical by highlighting the most significant transformation, such as the shift from a simple walkway to a sky train and the expansion of passenger amenities.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs detailing specific areas. You use some cohesive devices like 'Moreover', 'However', and 'At first' to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or repetitive, and the flow between sentences could be smoother. For example, the phrase 'At first' is not ideal for describing a static map comparison; 'Initially' or 'Regarding the gates' would be more appropriate. Additionally, some referencing is slightly unclear, such as 'at the bottom of it', which makes it difficult for the reader to visualize the exact location without looking at the map.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'redevelopment', 'juxtapose', and 'transformed'. There are some instances of awkward word choice, such as 'the condition after redevelopment' and 'the count of gates'. Additionally, there are minor errors in collocation, such as 'on the entrance' (should be 'at the entrance') and 'positioned in to the bottom of it'. While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the response from reaching a higher band. Using more precise terminology for map descriptions, such as 'situated', 'adjacent to', or 'reconfigured', would enhance your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include 'some shops will also constructed' (missing 'be'), 'passport control customs will remains same' (subject-verb agreement error), and 'in present there are no facilities' (should be 'at present'). While you attempt to use complex structures, these errors are noticeable and occur regularly. To improve, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and correct passive voice construction, as these are essential for describing processes and map changes accurately.

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