Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-27

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 show the changes of a farm from the past to today.

Overall, the farm changed a lot and become more modern. Many new buildings are added, but the fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables are still in the same place.

In the past, there was a big area for sheep in the north-east of the farm. There was also a barn and a farmhouse on the right side. Chickens was behind the farmhouse. A road connected these buildings and a river was around the farm. The left side of the farm was used for fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables.

Today, However, the farmhouse and chickens stay in the same place. The fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables do not changed.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While you have identified some main features, the description is incomplete. You have omitted significant changes, such as the conversion of the sheep area into a large barn and the addition of new access roads and a tractor shed. The summary is too brief to provide a comprehensive overview of the site's transformation. To improve, ensure you describe all major changes shown in the diagrams and provide a more detailed comparison between the two time periods to fully satisfy the task requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is organized into short paragraphs, which helps readability. However, the progression of ideas is limited due to the brevity of the text. You use basic cohesive devices like 'In the past' and 'Today', but the connection between sentences is sometimes mechanical. The use of 'However' at the start of the final paragraph is slightly awkward in this context. To improve, try to use a wider range of linking words and ensure that each paragraph flows logically into the next, providing a more cohesive narrative of the changes observed.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic. You use repetitive phrasing such as 'the farm' and 'the same place'. While you successfully use terms like 'north-east' and 'farmhouse', the range is limited and lacks the precision required for a higher band. There is little attempt to use less common vocabulary related to map descriptions, such as 'demolished', 'converted', or 'expanded'. To improve, focus on incorporating more descriptive verbs and nouns that specifically relate to land use and structural changes.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains several grammatical errors that affect the quality of the writing. For example, 'the farm changed a lot and become more modern' should be 'became', and 'Chickens was behind' should be 'The chickens were behind'. Additionally, 'do not changed' is incorrect; it should be 'have not changed'. While you use some simple sentence structures correctly, the lack of complex structures and the presence of these recurring errors limit the score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage when describing past and present states.

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