Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-14
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 two maps are illustrate how the farm has changed from1950 to today.
Overall, the Beechwood farm has changed significant redevelopment, with many features being removed and replaced with new facilities. Solar panels and camping fields have been added, including a fruit trees and vegetables remain unchanged.
In 1950, there was a place for sheep in the upper part of the Beechwood farm which has now been replaced by two small parking areas, camping field and separate solar panels. In the downside of the farm had separate place for barn
which are replaced by a holiday cottages, and the barn place are moved to the near of the vegetables section. The new farm shop has been developed near the entrance road. The road which are developed on the place of track.
On the other side of the camping field fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables place remained same. Additionally behind the newly developed holiday cottages farmhouse and chickens place are also remain the same.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers the main features of the maps, such as the addition of solar panels, parking, and the farm shop. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, analytical comparison. While you identified the changes, the overview is slightly inaccurate, as you mention 'fruit trees and vegetables remain unchanged' while also noting they were replaced or moved. The report would benefit from a more precise summary of the spatial changes, such as the conversion of the sheep area into a multi-use zone. To improve, ensure that the overview highlights the most significant trends, such as the shift from purely agricultural use to a mix of agricultural and leisure/commercial facilities.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs detailing the changes. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes awkward or repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'the' and 'place'. The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the referencing is occasionally confusing, for example, 'the barn place are moved to the near of the vegetables section'. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that pronouns or references clearly point to their antecedents would enhance the flow of the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, such as 'redevelopment', 'facilities', and 'remained same'. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice and awkward phrasing, such as 'in the downside of the farm' instead of 'in the southern part' or 'lower section'. Additionally, there are minor errors in collocation, such as 'the barn place are moved to the near of'. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise geographical and descriptive terminology, such as 'situated in the southern portion' or 'converted into'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the reader. Examples include 'The two maps are illustrate', 'the barn place are moved', and 'The road which are developed'. These errors in subject-verb agreement and relative clauses are noticeable. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these slips prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. Focus on proofreading for basic verb forms and ensuring that plural/singular subjects match their corresponding verbs.
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