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 that in the present day the site is transformed into more eco-friendly and tourist friendly than previous years which was mainly focused on agriculture. However, the total area of the place along with the track placement is identical as previous years.

In the modern time, the area that was occupied by sheep in 1950 is now split into two parts, camping field and solar panels. The noteworthy detail in this specific area is that the two parking slots includes in both partitions, one near the designated camping area and the other is close to the solar panels. The both parking areas 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, the previous barn is now turned into a cottage for holidays.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the farm site and made relevant comparisons between 1950 and the present day. You clearly highlighted the transformation of the sheep area into camping and solar facilities, as well as the repurposing of the barn. However, the description of the 'unchanged' areas is slightly inaccurate; for instance, you mention the farmhouse and fruit trees as unchanged, but the map shows the addition of a farm shop and changes to the barn's function. To reach a higher band, ensure that every detail mentioned is strictly supported by the visual data provided, and avoid over-generalizing the 'unchanged' status of complex areas.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on specific changes. You use cohesive devices such as 'In the modern time', 'Moreover', and 'However' to guide the reader. While the progression is generally clear, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing in the third paragraph (e.g., 'the two parking slots includes in both partitions') is a bit clunky. Improving the flow between sentences and ensuring that pronouns or references clearly point to the intended subjects would enhance the overall coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'eco-friendly', 'noteworthy detail', and 'designated'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'the two parking slots includes in both partitions' and 'at the two roads end'. These errors do not impede communication, but they do limit the precision of your report. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations for spatial descriptions and ensure that your word forms (e.g., 'includes' vs 'included') are used correctly in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'the total area... is identical as previous years' (should be 'to'), 'the two parking slots includes' (should be 'included'), and 'The both parking areas' (should be 'Both parking areas'). These errors occur frequently enough to be noticeable but do not prevent the reader from understanding the information. To achieve a higher band, work on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions and articles when describing spatial relationships.

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