Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-11
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 map compare the layout of beachwood farm in 1990 with its present day
In 1990, the western part of the farm has contain crop for fruit trees, soft fruit, and vegetable. These agricultural areas remain in same location today. However. A farm shop and parking area has been added near the crops and a new road has also been constructed through this part of the farm, providing access to the new facilities.
On the other hand things has been taken place in the eastern and northern part of the farm. In 1990 there was a sheep field in the northern, while bar and farm house were located in the eastern. Today the northeast has convert into camping area and solar farm with a parking nearby. In the eastern section the barn has remained but relocated in the lower part if the map while it was replaced with holiday cottage beside the farm house and several road has connected these facilities
Overall the farm has been significantly developed for tourism and energy production. Several new facilities, including farm shop, camping area, parking, solar farm and holiday cottages has been added while the main farming area have largely remain unchanged
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response covers the main features of the maps well, identifying the key changes such as the addition of the solar farm, camping area, and holiday cottages. You successfully contrast the 1990 layout with the present day. However, the report contains some inaccuracies regarding the data; for instance, you mention the barn was 'relocated', whereas the map shows it was replaced by cottages. Additionally, there is a minor error in the introductory date (1990 instead of 1950). To reach a higher band, ensure that all details are precisely aligned with the visual information provided and maintain consistency with the dates given in the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized into an introduction, body paragraphs focusing on different sections of the farm, and an overview. You use some cohesive devices like 'However', 'On the other hand', and 'Overall' to guide the reader. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by punctuation errors, such as the sentence fragment 'However. A farm shop...', and some awkward phrasing. The referencing is generally clear, but the transition between ideas could be smoother. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring correct sentence boundaries would enhance the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'agricultural areas', 'facilities', and 'energy production'. However, there are several instances of incorrect word forms or word choices, such as 'has contain' instead of 'contained', 'has convert' instead of 'has been converted', and 'bar' instead of 'barn'. These errors are noticeable but do not prevent the reader from understanding the main points. To improve, focus on using accurate verb forms and ensuring that your vocabulary is used in the correct context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you attempt to use the present perfect tense ('has been added', 'has been constructed'), there are frequent errors in subject-verb agreement and tense consistency, such as 'things has been taken place', 'several road has connected', and 'main farming area have largely remain'. These grammatical slips occur throughout the text. While the meaning remains clear, the frequency of these errors limits the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage will significantly improve your accuracy.
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