Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-07-26
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 two maps depicts the plan of Porth Harbour in 2000 and how it looks in present.
To start with, from main road in 2000, there was only on two ways to reach to the shower & toilets , car park and to the life boat but today there are two car parks , two shower & toilets and both car park has two rods to arrive there. Next, nowadays fishing bots and Marina private yachts area has been swapped with each other.
Apart of it, there were only one dock in 2000 whereas presently two docks has been build with one public beach which is as it as its own place. Also, few new things introduced in current time which was not there in 2000 such as cafes & Shops near to the lifeboat and private beach for the hotel. The major change in the Harbour is the diminishing of Castle (disused) which is replaced by a Hotel in present time.
in conclusion, the Porth Harbour has few changes today such as building more carparks, swapping fishing boats with Marina (Private yachts) and opened cafes & shops area. private beach only for the hotel customers and invented more docks.
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 maps, including the addition of car parks, the hotel, and the reconfiguration of the docks. However, the description is somewhat fragmented and lacks a clear overview or summary of the most significant changes. While the key features are identified, the reporting is occasionally imprecise, such as the vague reference to 'two rods' (likely meaning roads) and the description of the beach as 'as it as its own place'. To reach a higher band, you should provide a more cohesive summary of the overall transformation of the harbour rather than listing changes in isolation.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'Apart of it' and 'in conclusion' (which is not typically used in Task 1). The progression of ideas is sometimes disjointed, particularly in the second and third paragraphs where features are listed without clear logical links. Referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to track the specific locations being discussed on the map. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words would significantly enhance the flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate to convey the basic information, but it lacks the precision required for a higher band. There are several instances of awkward phrasing or incorrect word choices, such as 'diminishing of Castle' (instead of 'demolition' or 'removal') and 'invented more docks' (instead of 'constructed' or 'added'). The repetition of basic terms like 'things' and 'area' limits the range. To improve, focus on using more specific terminology related to map descriptions, such as 'replaced by', 'extended', 'relocated', and 'converted'.
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 that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('two docks has been build', 'both car park has'), incorrect preposition usage, and awkward sentence construction ('the given two maps depicts'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focusing on basic subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage is essential.
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