Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)
The maps compare the layout of a farm in 1950 and in the present.
Overall, it can be seen that the farm has been through a significant modernization with the installations of solar panels, camping fields, and parking areas. In addition to that, the track in 1950 has been renovated into a road. A farm shop and holiday cottages have been added.
In detail, the north of the farm used to be used for raising sheeps, whereas in the present it has been replaced to make way for solar panels located in the north-eastern corner, camping field in the middle, and two parking areas in two corners. The site used to be separated by a track, which has been replaced by a road that is connected to a barn.
To the south of the road, after the barn was moved, holiday cottages now sit in its original place, which is in the east of the farm. To the south of it, a farmhouse and chickens have been staying in the same places without any change. Additionally, in the south-west of the farm, except for the construction of a farm shop, areas for fruit trees, soft fruits, and vegetables have not been changed.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 8.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response effectively covers the main features of the maps. You have successfully identified the key changes, such as the modernization of the farm, the conversion of the track to a road, and the addition of new facilities like the shop and holiday cottages. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the transformation. However, some descriptions are slightly imprecise; for instance, stating the north was used for 'raising sheeps' (an incorrect plural) and describing the location of the parking areas as 'two corners' is a bit vague. To reach a higher band, ensure that all spatial references are precise and that you consistently highlight the most significant trends rather than listing every detail.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0
The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on different areas of the site. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. You use a range of cohesive devices such as 'In addition to that', 'In detail', and 'To the south of the road' to guide the reader through the comparison. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the general overview from the specific details. The flow is generally smooth, though some transitions could be more sophisticated to avoid a slightly mechanical feel in the descriptive sections.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, using terms like 'modernization', 'renovated', 'replaced', and 'construction'. There is an attempt to use less common vocabulary, which is appropriate for this task. However, there are some minor errors in word choice and form, such as 'sheeps' (the plural of sheep is sheep) and 'chickens have been staying' (which sounds unnatural in this context; 'remained' or 'were kept' would be better). These errors do not impede communication, but they prevent a higher score in this criterion.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'The site used to be separated by a track, which has been replaced by a road'. While there is good control over most sentences, there are occasional grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'in the north-eastern corner, camping field in the middle' (missing articles) and 'chickens have been staying in the same places' (tense/verb choice). Despite these minor slips, the majority of your sentences are clear and error-free, and the punctuation is generally accurate throughout the text.
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