Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-07-25
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 6.0)
The given plans show details about a harbour in 2000 and nowadays, how it looks.
Overall, We can see that ,in the past there were many changes in all place some of reconstructed or replaced with other place and some are renovated or expanded.In addition, some places relocated with each other.
In 2000, Marina(private yachts) are replaced by fishing boats while fishing boats replaced with marina both exchange with same place.
Dock are added and it is two in today plan while, passenger ferries remained same position no change in it. castle is replaced by hotel in today plan.
Cafe & shops are added in new plan. In addition showers and toilets number are increased at 2 which were only one in past plan.Lifeboat to hotel between road is added in new plan which are not built in past plan.Public beach transfer to private beach in new plan.Private beach renamed by hotel.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers the main features of the harbour plans, identifying key changes such as the relocation of the marina and fishing boats, the addition of shops, and the conversion of the castle into a hotel. However, the overview is somewhat disjointed and lacks a clear summary of the most significant trends. Some descriptions are slightly confusing, such as the claim that the marina and fishing boats 'exchange with same place' or the unclear reference to the 'lifeboat to hotel between road'. While the task is addressed, the reporting of information is not always precise or easy to follow, which limits the development of the response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hampered by awkward phrasing and inconsistent use of cohesive devices. For example, the transition 'In addition, some places relocated with each other' is vague. There is a lack of variety in linking words, and some sentences are fragmented or run-on, making the progression of ideas feel mechanical. Referencing is occasionally unclear, such as the mention of 'it' in 'Dock are added and it is two in today plan', which makes it difficult for the reader to track the information being presented.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. There is a reliance on basic verbs like 'added', 'replaced', and 'changed'. Some word choices are unnatural or inaccurate, such as 'all place' instead of 'all areas' or 'transfer to' instead of 'converted into'. The student attempts to describe the changes, but the lack of specific terminology for map descriptions (e.g., 'situated', 'demolished', 'constructed') limits the effectiveness of the communication. Spelling is generally accurate, but the range of vocabulary remains limited.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Issues include missing articles ('castle is replaced by hotel'), subject-verb agreement errors ('Marina... are replaced'), and awkward sentence construction ('Lifeboat to hotel between road is added'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas and missing capital letters at the start of sentences. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the response from reaching a higher band.
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