Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-02
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 diagrams illustrates the changes made to the site of a Beechwood farm in 1950 and today.
Overall, sheep farm replaced with multiple recreational areas parking, camping field, sonar panels. Barn rechanged the its location and replaced with holiday cottages. Track renamed as road. Now, fruit trees has a farm shop. Remaining soft fruits, vegetables shops, and river remains same.
In 1950, track is connected to the main road besides the track. One side of the track there are fruit trees, soft fruits, vegetables enclosed with river boundary. In the middle, there is a traingle shaped track
same side of track chickens, farmhouse and barn these locations are there. Other side of the track has a sheep farm completely.
In Today, track renamed as road is connected to the main road besides the track. One side of the track there are fruit trees with a added farm shop, soft fruits, vegetables enclosed with river boundary. In the middle, there is a traingle shaped track at the end barn is connected.
same side of track chickens, farmhouse. Holiday cottages previously it was barn . Other side of the track have parking spaces, camping field and sonar panels.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| 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, such as the transition from a sheep farm to recreational facilities and the conversion of the barn into holiday cottages. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, analytical overview. Some details are inaccurate or confusing, such as the mention of 'sonar panels' (likely solar panels) and the repetitive, fragmented listing of features. While the main changes are identified, the lack of sophisticated comparison and the inclusion of minor, poorly described details prevent a higher score. The response would benefit from more precise grouping of information to better highlight the transformation of the site.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the flow between sentences is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes repetitive (e.g., 'one side of the track', 'same side of track'). The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the spatial layout of the farm. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs lacks logical progression, often reading like a list of observations rather than a coherent summary of changes. Improved use of linking words and better sentence variety would enhance the overall flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. There are noticeable errors in word choice, such as 'sonar panels' instead of 'solar panels' and 'rechanged the its location'. The repetition of basic terms like 'track', 'side', and 'remains' limits the range. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of more sophisticated vocabulary to describe spatial changes or developments restricts the score. To improve, you should focus on using more descriptive verbs and nouns related to urban or rural planning, and ensure accurate spelling of technical terms.
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. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('diagrams illustrates', 'fruit trees has'), missing articles ('at the end barn is connected'), and awkward phrasing ('Holiday cottages previously it was barn'). These errors are frequent and occasionally impede the clarity of the description. While the meaning is usually discernible, the lack of control over basic sentence construction and punctuation prevents a higher band. Focusing on consistent verb tenses and correct sentence structure will significantly improve your writing.
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