Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-22

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 maps illustrate the difference of porth harbour ragarding to their look in 2000 and now.

In 2000, there was a main road led to on the western side, followed by narrow roads were connected with two different car parks. However, there was a dock situated in the north near the public beach. Castle area was located in the south-east corner, which was currently disused. In addition, Marina for private yachts and fishing boats areas positioned on the left-hand side of the lifeboat.

In the present, it looks quite different. the number of dock is increased by one. Castle area is demolished and replaced with a hotel, while few areas are still remain unchanged such as car park, public beach and lifeboat. There is a cafes and shops area added beside the lifeboat. Moreover, marina for private yachts and fishing boats areas are interchanged with each other.

Overall, there are several changes observed in the harbour between 2000 and now. some areas are added, while few are reamin unchanged.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the harbour in both 2000 and the present. You provided a clear overview and highlighted key changes, such as the addition of a hotel and the reconfiguration of the marina. However, the response could be improved by providing more precise comparisons. For instance, you mention the dock increased by one, but you could have specified its new location or size relative to the original. Additionally, some descriptions are slightly vague, such as 'few areas are still remain unchanged'. Overall, you have addressed the requirements of the task well, though a more detailed analysis of the spatial changes would elevate the response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized into clear paragraphs, with an introduction, body paragraphs for the two time periods, and a brief conclusion. You use some cohesive devices like 'However', 'In addition', and 'Moreover' to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing, such as 'regarding to their look' and 'the number of dock is increased'. The use of referencing is generally clear, but the transition between the description of the 2000 layout and the current layout could be smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate for this task type.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, using terms like 'demolished', 'replaced', and 'interchanged'. However, there are some noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'porth harbour' (likely a typo for 'port'), 'regarding to their look', and 'there is a cafes and shops area'. These errors do not impede communication, but they do limit the precision of your writing. To reach a higher band, focus on using more sophisticated vocabulary related to urban planning and spatial changes, and ensure consistent accuracy in word forms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include 'there was a main road led to on the western side' (incorrect verb form and preposition), 'narrow roads were connected with' (passive voice misuse), and 'few areas are still remain unchanged' (redundant verb). While these errors rarely prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they are frequent enough to impact the overall fluency. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of passive voice would significantly improve your accuracy.

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