Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-24

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The plans below show the site of a farm in 1950 and the same site today.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.



 

Student answer (Band 6.5)

The given images depict the map of Beechwood farm in 1950 and the upgraded outline of today.

It is clear from the plans that farm had underwent some renovation and has adapted few latest technologies.

Earlier, there were tracks for transportation which are now converted into roads. To add on, the north-east corner was previously occupied by sheep is now divided in 2 regions, a set up of solar panels and a camping field. In addition, two new parkings have been built up on both corners of the road.

Meanwhile, previous barn is replaced by holiday cottages and is shifted at the central triangle of the roads. Some sections are still remained as they were previously in 1950, such as sections of soft fruits, vegetables, farmhouse and chickens, with an addition of a farm shop inside the borders of fruit trees.

To conclude, Beechwood farm had gone under some refurbition and has developed many facilities.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers the main features of the maps, including the conversion of tracks to roads, the addition of solar panels and camping facilities, and the relocation of the barn. However, the overview is somewhat weak; it lacks a clear summary of the most significant changes, such as the shift from a purely agricultural focus to a more diversified, commercialized site. While the key features are identified, the description of the 'central triangle' and the 'two new parkings' could be more precise to better reflect the visual data. The response addresses the prompt adequately but lacks the depth of analysis required for a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of information. Cohesive devices such as 'Earlier', 'In addition', 'Meanwhile', and 'To conclude' are used to link ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally imprecise, such as in the sentence 'previous barn is replaced by holiday cottages and is shifted at the central triangle'. The flow between sentences is generally clear, but the logical progression could be smoother with more varied linking phrases.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'renovation', 'technologies', and 'refurbition' (though the latter is a non-standard form of 'refurbishment'). There are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'upgraded outline' instead of 'upgraded layout' or 'map'. The range is somewhat limited, relying on basic descriptors. To improve, you should aim for more precise terminology related to map descriptions, such as 'transformed', 'delineated', or 'reconfigured', rather than repeating general terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('farm had underwent', 'sections are still remained') and missing articles ('the north-east corner... is now divided in 2 regions'). While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. The use of passive voice is attempted, which is appropriate for this task, but the control over tense and structure needs more consistency.

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