Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-31

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 two pictures compare the site changes in beechwood farm between 1950 and the present. Substantial changes are show between them which we will evaluate.

In 1950, the sheep space in the beechwood farm was renovated the space to include more features, it was divided into two section, the first part has the camping fields which has a parking space for vehicles. Whereas the other section has been built to host the solar panels and a parking space also.

The first pictures shows that in the year 1950, the spaces where accessed by tracks which are unpaved but at present, roads have been constructed, paved and at the end of the Y junction, a barn was built.

On the other side of the roads, opposite the sheep space in 1950 has been renovated. In 1950, the space was divided into four section, three of the small space on the left made of a the other space on the right. The three small spaces had fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables. Presently, not much has changes, except the section for the fruit trees, now has a farm shop built there also.

The Right side of the space previously had Barn which is now an Holiday cottage space, a farm house and chickens space was there in 1950 and its still there presently. A final space was built between the left and right space which now has barn, that is also accessible at the end of the Y junction.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the maps, such as the addition of solar panels, the farm shop, and the change in road infrastructure. However, the description is often confusing and inaccurate. For instance, the student claims the sheep space was renovated to include camping fields, whereas the map shows these as distinct areas. The overview is weak, and the reporting of data is sometimes contradictory or unclear, making it difficult for the reader to form a mental picture of the site's evolution. To improve, focus on clearly distinguishing between the two time periods and ensuring that the spatial relationships described match the visual evidence provided in the diagrams.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is frequently interrupted by confusing phrasing and poor referencing. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as the transition 'Whereas the other section has been built...' which does not follow logically from the previous sentence. The referencing is also problematic; for example, the phrase 'the other space on the right' is vague and lacks a clear antecedent. While the essay is divided into paragraphs, the internal structure of these paragraphs lacks the necessary flow to guide the reader effectively through the changes shown on the maps.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. There are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'the sheep space... was renovated the space' and 'chickens space'. The student relies on basic descriptors and struggles to use more sophisticated terminology to describe the changes, such as 'converted', 'replaced', or 'expanded'. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of lexical precision and the repetitive nature of the phrasing limit the score. Expanding the range of verbs and nouns used to describe spatial changes would significantly improve the quality of the writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('The first pictures shows'), incorrect tense usage ('not much has changes'), and awkward sentence construction ('the first part has the camping fields which has a parking space'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma usage. While the student attempts to use complex structures, these are often faulty, leading to a lack of control over the grammar. A more careful proofreading process to address basic errors in tense and agreement would be beneficial.

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