Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The plans illustrate a farmland layout in 1950 and the present structure of the beechwood farm.

Overall, it is evident that the farmland undergo significant transformation and development namely construction of farm shop, camping field, tracks and Developed into roads, solar panel and parking space.

Regarding the layout in 1950, the northeast section of the farm is for sheep. Moving toward the southeast area are the tracks that headed to the west, barn , farmhouse and chickens sector. Following the area towards the west are vegetables, soft fruits section and fruit trees. Meanwhile, at the eastern boundary of the farm is a river that extend to northwest boundary of the beechwood farm.

Turning to the present structure, at the apex of the farm where sheep was formally reared has now be developed into camping field, solar panel is installed toward the east and below the solar panel is parking. The track is now converted into roads. At the southeast of the farm, remains the existing farmhouse, above it is a new building for holiday cottages and existing chickens area was not demolished. A barn was constructed at the southern side and here two roads junctions meets whereas plants at the southeast are not cleared out but the apex of fruit trees is a new farm shop.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response provides a clear overview of the main changes, such as the addition of the farm shop, camping field, and solar panels. However, the description of the layout is sometimes confusing, particularly regarding the spatial relationships. For instance, stating the river 'extend to northwest' is vague, and the description of the present structure lacks precision in locating the new buildings relative to the existing ones. While the main features are identified, the report would benefit from a more structured approach to comparing the two time periods, ensuring that all significant changes are clearly contrasted rather than just listed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, moving from an introduction and overview to specific details. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally repetitive (e.g., 'Regarding the layout', 'Turning to the present structure'). Some sentences lack smooth transitions, making the progression of information feel slightly disjointed. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'here two roads junctions meets', where the antecedent is not immediately obvious. Improved use of linking words would help the reader follow the spatial changes more effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the writer to describe the farm features. There are some attempts at less common vocabulary, such as 'transformation', 'demolished', and 'apex', but these are occasionally used with slight inaccuracy or awkward collocation (e.g., 'apex of fruit trees'). There are also some minor errors in word choice, such as 'formally' instead of 'formerly'. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on more precise terminology for describing map changes and ensure that collocations are natural.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('farmland undergo', 'two roads junctions meets'), tense inconsistencies ('sheep was formally reared'), and missing articles or incorrect verb forms ('has now be developed'). While the meaning is generally understandable, these recurring errors in basic grammar and punctuation prevent the writing from reaching a higher band. Focusing on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage would significantly improve the quality of the writing.

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