Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-22

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 plans shows the layout of an airport now and how it will look after the redevelopment in the next year.

This redevelopment illustrates that a major expansion is going to be happening in the next year, it will include more services then before and more gates for plane terminals for the convenience the passengers.

The current airport design has only 8 gates and walkway between them, after the development, the quantity of gates will rose to 18 and this will be accompanied with a sky train.

Further more shops will be added pass the security control in airport shopping, other services like cafe, ATM, bag drop and car hire facilities will be developed, so customers can use at there best of convenience.

Currently only single entry exit doors are present in the airport layout for departures and arrivals and this will also be upgraded to double doors for both hallways, departure and arrivals.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the airport plans, such as the increase in gates, the addition of a sky train, and the expansion of amenities. However, the overview is somewhat weak; it describes the expansion but lacks a clear summary of the most significant changes. The report is also slightly repetitive in its phrasing. To improve, ensure that the overview highlights the most striking differences between the two plans, such as the overall modernization and increased capacity, rather than just listing individual features. The response addresses the prompt adequately but lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and limited. For example, the transition 'Further more' is used incorrectly (it should be 'Furthermore'), and the connection between sentences could be smoother. The paragraphing is logical, but the internal flow within paragraphs is occasionally disjointed. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus, such as one for infrastructure changes and another for passenger facilities.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and variety expected at higher levels. There are some awkward collocations, such as 'at there best of convenience' (should be 'for their maximum convenience') and 'pass the security control'. The word choice is functional but repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'developed' and 'added'. To achieve a higher score, incorporate more specific terminology related to maps and diagrams, such as 'situated', 'relocated', 'extended', or 'transformed', and ensure accurate usage of prepositions and word forms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are several grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. For instance, 'The plans shows' (subject-verb agreement error), 'walkway between them' (missing article), and 'will rose' (incorrect verb tense). The sentence structures are relatively simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence variety. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of errors in basic grammar—such as pluralization and verb tense—prevents a higher score. Focus on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and ensuring that verb tenses are used consistently when describing future changes.

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