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 maps depict the comparison of Beechwood farm 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 in previous years which was mainly focused on agriculture. However, the total area of the place along with the track placement and the ricer is identical to 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 which was changed from tracks.

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 relocated connecting two roads 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

The response covers the main features of the maps well, identifying the transition from agricultural use to a more tourist-oriented site. You successfully highlight the key changes, such as the addition of solar panels, camping areas, and the conversion of the barn. However, the description of the 'unchanged' areas is slightly inaccurate; for instance, the original barn is now a cottage, and the layout of the roads has clearly changed from tracks. While you identify the main trends, a more precise comparison of the spatial layout would improve the score. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the transformation.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the map comparison. You use cohesive devices such as 'In the modern time', 'Moreover', and 'However' to guide the reader through the information. The progression of ideas is generally smooth, moving from an overview to specific changes and then to the remaining features. While the transition between the second and third paragraphs could be slightly more fluid, the overall structure is effective and easy to follow throughout the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, using terms like 'transformed', 'noteworthy detail', and 'relocated'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'ricer' (likely a typo for river) and 'modern time' (which sounds slightly unnatural; 'the present day' is better). You attempt to use less common vocabulary, which is good, but some phrasing is slightly repetitive. To reach a higher band, focus on more precise collocations related to map descriptions, such as 'converted into' or 'replaced by'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are some grammatical slips, such as 'the site is transformed into more eco-friendly' (should be 'has been transformed into a more eco-friendly site') and 'the two parking slots included in both partitions' (missing a verb, e.g., 'are included'). Additionally, there are minor errors with articles and prepositions. Despite these errors, the meaning remains clear throughout, and the mistakes do not impede communication. Increasing the variety of complex structures would help improve this score.

See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.

Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.