Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-27

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 first map depicts the site of an airport before the changes occurred while the second map illustrates an airport after the redevelopment.

Overall, the number of gates are constructed and the new shops are introduced in the airport. Moreover, various store for basic facilities are constructed.

To begin with, a new bag drop point is developed at point of previous check in place and the check in point is shifted towards the eastern side near walls in future. The cafe is shifted to south western corner of the departure section of airport and one new gate each for departures and arrivals is developed. 10 New gates are developed and the sky train is added new in an airport.

Furthermore, a new cafe and an ATM are introduced in the arrivals part of an airport. Additionally, a new parking space is developed in the south eastern corner. New shops are introduced in the departure section whereas the security, customs and passport control part remain unchanged.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the airport redevelopment, including the addition of gates, shops, and the sky train. You also noted the areas that remained unchanged, which is a key requirement for a high score. However, the overview is somewhat weak; it lists specific details rather than summarizing the most significant trends or overall changes. To improve, ensure your overview highlights the most striking transformations, such as the expansion of passenger facilities and the increased capacity of the airport, rather than just listing individual additions. The report is accurate, but the lack of a strong, synthesized summary prevents it from reaching a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use some cohesive devices like 'To begin with', 'Furthermore', and 'Additionally' to transition between ideas. However, the flow within paragraphs is sometimes mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the sentence 'the sky train is added new in an airport'. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that pronouns or references clearly point back to previous information would enhance the cohesion of your writing. Overall, the structure is clear and serves the purpose of the task well.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'redevelopment', 'departure section', and 'customs'. However, there are some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'the number of gates are constructed' (gates are built or added, not constructed in terms of number) and 'the sky train is added new'. These minor inaccuracies do not impede communication, but they do limit the precision of your report. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise verbs and collocations related to map descriptions, such as 'relocated', 'extended', or 'transformed'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('the number of gates are constructed') and awkward phrasing ('the sky train is added new in an airport'). Punctuation is generally acceptable, but some sentences feel slightly disjointed. To improve, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and refining your use of passive voice, which is essential for describing processes and changes in maps. Increasing the variety of complex sentence structures while maintaining accuracy will help you achieve a higher score.

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