Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-12

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 figures depict the comparison of a specific farming site in 1950 and the present day.

Overall, the key feature is in the present day the site is transformed into more eco-friendly features like solar panels and tourist welcoming with certain facilities for instance parking, camping fields etc. However, the total area of the place is just same as previous years.

In the modern time, the area that was occupied by sheep in 1950 are now split into two parts camping field and solar panels. The noteworthy detail in this specific area is two parking slots includes in both partition, one near the designated camping area and the closed to the solar panels. The both parking are designed to be near the roads.

The unchanged areas in the rest of the parts include fruit trees, soft fruits, vegetables, chickens and farmhouse. The extra facility includes farm shops in the fruit tree area and the barn moved at the two roads end from the near farmhouse section. Moreover, Previous barn is now turned into cottage for holidays.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the site transformation well. You successfully identified the key changes, such as the introduction of solar panels, camping facilities, and the conversion of the barn. However, the overview is slightly weak; while it mentions the eco-friendly features, it could be more precise in summarizing the overall spatial reorganization. The description of the 'unchanged' areas is accurate, but the report would benefit from more explicit comparisons between the two time periods, such as noting the reduction in sheep grazing land to accommodate new facilities. Overall, you have addressed all parts of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the site. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Overall', 'In the modern time', and 'Moreover', to guide the reader. However, some transitions are a bit mechanical or slightly awkward, such as 'The noteworthy detail in this specific area is two parking slots includes in both partition'. Improving the flow between sentences and ensuring that referencing (e.g., 'the both parking') is more natural would enhance the coherence. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the detailed body paragraphs.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'transformed', 'noteworthy', and 'designated'. There are some instances of slightly unnatural word choices or minor errors, such as 'tourist welcoming' (should be 'tourist-friendly' or 'accommodating tourists') and 'the both parking' (should be 'both parking areas'). While you successfully convey the necessary information, the vocabulary is generally functional rather than sophisticated. To reach a higher band, focus on more precise collocations and varied descriptive language to describe the changes in the layout.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('two parking slots includes', 'the total area... are just same') and article usage ('the barn moved at the two roads end'). While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. You should focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring that plural/singular forms are consistent, especially when describing multiple features on the map.

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