Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-10-16

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 diagram shows the illustration of before and after reconstruction of southwest airport.

the airport after renovation will look more complied as they will expand the walkaway area from 8 gates to 18 gates in a beautiful windmill shape with connecting sky trains, while the customs and security control offices will remain same. The after development picture shows a separate car hire area along with ATM, and cafe area on the both sides of the building. The check-in and bag drop area will be constructed too in first hallway.

In contrast, the current one has only one cafe with no bag drop area available. There are only two gates for entry and exit, while the new one have more entries available. The renovated airport has a sky train available. Currently, passengers have to walk from one gate to another.

Overall, this shows a massive change in before and after look of the airport.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You identify the main transformation: the concourse expands from 8 to 18 gates, takes on a Y-like form, and gains a sky train. You also note several new facilities, including car hire and an ATM, and correctly state that security and customs remain. These relevant comparisons support a clear overview. However, some details are inaccurate or unclear: the current plan does not show “only two gates for entry and exit”; it has gates 1–8. The new check-in is moved to the inner wall beside Arrivals, while bag drop is on the west wall, rather than both being in the “first hallway.” The café locations could also be described more precisely. Covering these features accurately and developing the layout changes more fully would strengthen the response.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a recognisable overall structure: an introduction, a paragraph describing the redevelopment, a contrast with the current airport, and a concluding overview. Linking phrases such as “In contrast” help signal comparison, and the main points are generally easy to follow. However, the progression is sometimes mechanical, with repeated references to “the airport” and “the new one,” and the final sentence repeats the general idea of change rather than adding a useful summary. Some references are also unclear: “the first hallway” does not identify a specific area, and “both sides of the building” leaves the café locations imprecise. Grouping current and future features more systematically, then using clear location references, would make the organisation more effective.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use some relevant task vocabulary, including “gates,” “customs,” “security control,” “car hire,” and “sky train,” so the reader can understand the main changes. There are also attempts at more descriptive language, such as “massive change” and “windmill shape.” However, several choices are inaccurate or unnatural for describing plans: “complied” does not convey a more complex layout, “walkaway area” is not the appropriate term for the concourse, and “entries” is used where “gates” is intended. “Beautiful” is subjective and unnecessary in an objective report. Aim for precise spatial and architectural vocabulary, such as “concourse,” “extended,” “Y-shaped,” and “located beside,” and check spelling and collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mixture of simple and more complex sentences, including a clause with “while” and a sentence beginning “Overall,” and the main meaning is usually clear. Some grammatical errors remain, particularly with agreement, articles, and verb forms. For example, “the new one have” should be “the new one has,” and “the customs and security control offices will remain same” needs “the same.” In “the airport after renovation will look more complied as they will expand,” the pronoun reference and sentence construction are unclear; a clearer version would be “After redevelopment, the airport will have a more extensive concourse.” Capitalisation at the start of sentences and consistent punctuation also need attention. More accurate control of these patterns would improve clarity.

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