Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-06

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 illustrations demonstrate the layout of a farm site from 1950 and how it is from today.

Overall, the Beechwood farm has been significantly developed since 1950. There are many additional modern facilities such as solar panels, parking space and construction of the road added to the farm.

In 1950, the farm site had a huge space occupied by sheep, which was separated by a track from the rest of the farm. There are many trees planted in a farm such as fruits, soft fruits and vegetables, sectioned separately. A river passes by the boundary of Beechwood farm from where water supply can be useful for farming. In one corner, the farmhouse was built in between Barn and a chicken yard.

The farm from today's blueprint shows significant changes. The sheep yard from 1950 is replaced by four solar panels with the addition of two parking sites. The existing trees of fruits and vegetables are at the same places as before. A new road has been constructed whe

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response provides a clear overview of the changes between 1950 and the present day. You successfully identified the main features, such as the addition of solar panels and the new road. However, the response is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence ('A new road has been constructed whe'). Because the task is unfinished, you have not fully reported all the information presented in the diagrams, which limits the development of your ideas. To reach a higher band, ensure you complete your summary and provide a more comprehensive comparison of all key features, including the removal or relocation of existing structures.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, starting with an introduction, an overview, and then moving into specific details. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'In 1950' and 'The farm from today's blueprint', to guide the reader. However, the abrupt ending significantly disrupts the flow and coherence of the final paragraph. To improve, focus on ensuring that each paragraph has a clear concluding thought and that your transition between the past and present descriptions is smoother and more consistent throughout the entire response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'significantly developed', 'occupied', and 'blueprint'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'planted in a farm' (should be 'on a farm') and 'water supply can be useful' (which is slightly unnatural). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main points, it lacks the precision and variety required for higher bands. Try to incorporate more specific descriptive language related to maps and spatial changes, such as 'replaced by', 'converted into', or 'situated'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'There are many trees planted in a farm such as fruits' (should be 'fruit trees') and 'in between Barn and a chicken yard' (missing articles). Additionally, the incomplete final sentence is a major grammatical issue. While your meaning is generally clear, the presence of these errors and the unfinished structure prevent a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles to improve your accuracy.

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