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 maps illustrate the changes that have taken place at Beechwood Farm in 1950 to the present day.

Overall, The farm has significant development, changes in agriculture area and there are many facility build for tourist. so many evolation is according to the latest technology.

In 1950, The northern part was usually use for a sheep. In west and central part was grown for agriculture like fruit trees , soft fruits, and vegetables. There was a Farmhouse and a barn. the south area was used for a chickens. the long track was developed in between west to east.

In present day there has been a many progressed in the Beechwood farm. the sheep area has been replaced to the camping field and solar panels. A farm shop and parking area have been added in between road. the holiday cottages has been replaced to the bar

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the score. While you have identified the main features of the farm's transformation, the description is somewhat superficial. You mention the replacement of the sheep area and the addition of facilities, but the report lacks a detailed comparison of the spatial layout changes. Furthermore, the summary is incomplete as the response ends abruptly without fully detailing the current site. To improve, ensure you cover all significant changes shown in the diagrams and provide a more comprehensive overview of the site's evolution to meet the length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the chronological progression from 1950 to the present. However, the use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical. For example, the transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is abrupt. The use of 'In 1950' and 'In present day' provides a basic structure, but more varied linking phrases would improve the flow. Additionally, some sentences are fragmented or lack logical connection, such as the final sentence which appears incomplete. Improving the use of referencing and transition words will help create a more cohesive response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. You rely on basic terms like 'changes', 'developed', and 'replaced'. There are also some noticeable errors in word choice and form, such as 'facility build for tourist' (facilities built for tourists) and 'many progressed' (much progress). To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more specific vocabulary related to map descriptions, such as 'converted into', 'demolished', 'expanded', or 'transformed', and ensure correct word forms are used throughout the text.

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 'The northern part was usually use for a sheep' (used for sheep), 'there has been a many progressed' (there has been much progress), and 'the holiday cottages has been replaced to the bar' (have been replaced by the bar). Subject-verb agreement and article usage are inconsistent. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, particularly passive voice structures which are essential for describing changes in maps, and proofread for common errors in tense and plurality.

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