Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-13

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 6.5)

The maps compare the layouts of Beechwood Farm in 1950 and how it has changed today.

Overall, the farm has experienced significant changes over the time with modern addition of different facilities and amenities. Although fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables cultivation areas have remained the same, parking lots as well as a row holiday cottages have been built with upgradation of the tracks into roads are observed now.

One of the noticeable changes of the farm is observed in the northeast side. In 1950, this side was reserved for sheep farming alone. However, now facilities and recreational stuffs such as parking lot at the entrance, camping field and solar panels have been included to make this site a multitasking farm. Moreover, a network of track have been changed to road for better advantages to the visitors at present.

The barn which was located in the southeast corner of the farm in 1950, now has been relocated at the road junction in the south as a row of holiday cottages have been built at the previous barn place. A parking lot has been built beside the road for the visitors as well. The farmhouse and the chickens enclosure remain in the same place as before. Then, the northwest side of the farm still occupies the fruits trees and vegetables but this time a farm shop has been opened beside the main road.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of the maps, including the addition of new facilities like the camping field and solar panels, and the relocation of the barn. You provided a clear overview in the second paragraph, which is essential for a high score. However, the response could be improved by being more precise with spatial descriptions. For example, you mention the barn was in the southeast and is now at a 'road junction in the south'; ensuring these locations are clearly linked to the visual data helps the reader follow the changes more effectively. Overall, you covered all key changes well.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs that group information by location. You use cohesive devices such as 'However', 'Moreover', and 'In 1950' to guide the reader. While the flow is generally good, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing could be smoother. For instance, the phrase 'this time a farm shop has been opened' is a bit awkward in its connection to the previous sentence. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that pronouns clearly refer to their antecedents would elevate the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary, such as 'multitasking farm', 'relocated', and 'amenities'. However, there are some instances of imprecise word choice and non-standard collocations. For example, 'upgradation of the tracks' is not standard English; 'upgrading' or 'conversion' would be better. Similarly, 'recreational stuffs' is too informal for an academic task; 'recreational facilities' or 'amenities' is preferred. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensuring that collocations sound natural to a native speaker.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'a network of track have been changed' (subject-verb agreement error: 'network... has') and 'the northwest side... still occupies the fruits trees' (incorrect verb usage: 'is occupied by' or 'contains'). Additionally, there are minor issues with articles and pluralization, such as 'the fruits trees'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and passive voice construction will improve your accuracy.

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