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 to 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 the previous years.

In the modern time, the area that was occupied by sheep in 1950 is now split into two parts, a camping field and solar panels. The noteworthy detail in this specific area is that the two parking slots included in both partitions, one near the designated camping area and the other is close to the solar panels. 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 the 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 site transformation, such as the shift from agricultural use to tourism-oriented facilities. You provided a clear overview and made relevant comparisons between 1950 and the present. However, the description of the layout is occasionally imprecise. For instance, stating the barn moved to 'the two roads end' is slightly confusing, and the description of the parking slots could be more clearly linked to the specific locations on the map. To reach a higher band, ensure that all spatial relationships are described with absolute clarity to help the reader visualize the changes without needing to refer constantly to the source image.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that group information by theme. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Moreover' and 'In the modern time,' to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing could be more precise. For example, the phrase 'the rest of the parts' is a bit vague. Improving the flow between sentences by using more varied linking words and ensuring that pronouns clearly refer back to their antecedents would enhance the overall cohesion of the report.

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 minor issues with collocation and word choice, such as 'the barn moved at the two roads end' and 'the total area of the place.' While these do not impede communication, they prevent the response from reaching a higher band. To improve, try to incorporate more precise geographical and descriptive vocabulary, such as 'situated at the intersection' or 'the site's footprint remains unchanged,' to add a more professional, academic tone to your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While many sentences are clear, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'the site is transformed to more eco-friendly' (should be 'transformed into a more eco-friendly site') and 'the other is close to the solar panels' (missing a subject or verb connection). Additionally, 'identical as the previous years' should be 'identical to that of previous years.' While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they indicate a need for more careful proofreading of verb forms and prepositional usage.

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