Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-25
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 6.0)
The provided map picture depicts the compare plans the site of a farm in 1950 and current day.
In 1950,sheep was located at Northn-east side. Barn , Chickens and Farmhouse were near the river area of south side. River and Track place were on the one road was passed, all area were covered through river and track location. In addition, fruit trees ,soft fruits and vegetables had been located in southern-west side. Track was made a triangle shape in vegetables area.
In present days, sheep area is developing in four solar panels, parking area and camping field and also roads left side of make parking place.
Track place are converting into road and barn is connected to the triangle road. Farmhouse and chickens area is similar to the previous era.
Barn place is usage to holiday cottages. Fruit trees area to constructing the farm shop of south side.
Overall, there are huge range of construction in contemporary days rather than ancient years. Soft fruits and vegetables area are still similar at past years. Camping fields ,parking , solar panels area are major changes of few decads.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| 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 significant changes such as the addition of solar panels, camping fields, and the conversion of the barn into cottages. However, the description is somewhat fragmented and lacks a clear, analytical overview. While the main features are identified, the comparison between the two time periods is occasionally hindered by unclear phrasing, such as 'sheep area is developing in four solar panels'. To improve, ensure that the overview clearly highlights the most significant trends, such as the shift from agricultural production to tourism and renewable energy, rather than just listing changes.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression from the past to the present. However, the use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical. Phrases like 'In addition' and 'Overall' are used, but the internal flow within paragraphs is often choppy due to short, simple sentences and awkward transitions. Referencing is occasionally unclear, such as 'Track place are converting into road', which makes it difficult to track the specific changes being described. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring clear subject-verb agreement would significantly enhance the logical flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. There are several instances of awkward word choices and non-standard collocations, such as 'map picture', 'current day', and 'ancient years'. While the student attempts to use topic-specific vocabulary like 'solar panels', 'holiday cottages', and 'farm shop', the overall range is limited. Spelling errors, such as 'Northn-east' and 'decads', also detract from the quality of the writing. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise terminology for describing spatial changes and maps.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement ('sheep was located', 'Track place are converting') and article usage. The attempt at complex structures is often faulty, leading to confusion, such as in the sentence 'River and Track place were on the one road was passed'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. To improve, the student should focus on mastering basic sentence construction and ensuring that verbs agree with their subjects before attempting more complex grammatical forms.
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