Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-07

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 illustrate the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.

Overall, the design of the airport building will change with the respect of gates as the number of gates will increase and also new facilities for the passengers will develop.

In detail, in the area of departures only the check in and cafe are available right now but after plans the check-in area will replace by bag drop and cafe which is in the right far corner will replace by check-in cafe will place at left corner which is near the departures gate. The shops will build next to the security passport control. Additionally, sky train will build on the place of Walkway and the gates will increase from 8 to 18 by constructing Y shape building next to security passport control and customs. The gate of arrivals will replace two which is one now. Furthermore, the new facilities will add in the passport control custom area, as there is not any facility there right now. The new cafe an ATM and car hire will build there.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the airport redevelopment, such as the increase in gates and the addition of new facilities. However, the description of the layout changes is somewhat confusing and lacks precision. For instance, stating that the check-in area will be 'replaced by bag drop' is clear, but the subsequent explanation of the cafe and check-in locations is difficult to follow. To improve, ensure that spatial relationships are described more clearly using precise directional language (e.g., 'to the north-east of the terminal'). While you covered the main changes, the report would benefit from a more structured comparison between the 'now' and 'next year' states.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organised into an introduction, an overview, and a body paragraph. However, the lack of paragraph breaks between the detailed descriptions makes the text feel dense and harder to navigate. While you use some cohesive devices like 'In detail' and 'Furthermore', the flow of information is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing and repetitive sentence structures. The logical progression is present, but the transition between the various changes to the terminal layout could be smoother. Using a wider variety of linking words and separating distinct areas of the airport into different paragraphs would significantly improve the clarity of your report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, such as 'redevelopment', 'facilities', and 'constructing'. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice and awkward collocations, such as 'with the respect of gates' (which should be 'regarding the gates') and 'the check-in area will replace by' (which should be 'will be replaced by'). Additionally, some phrasing is repetitive. To reach a higher band, focus on using more sophisticated vocabulary related to maps and processes, and ensure that your verb forms are used correctly in passive constructions, which are essential for describing changes in diagrams.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with passive voice constructions (e.g., 'the check-in area will replace by' instead of 'will be replaced by') and article usage (e.g., 'sky train will build' instead of 'a sky train will be built'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are noticeable and occur throughout the text. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and the correct formation of passive voice, as these are critical when describing planned changes to a physical site.

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