Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-17
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 elucidate the plan of the Beechwood farm in 1950 and in present.
Taking a general overview, the major changes in the plan of the Beechwood farm is the replacement of the sheep's area to a camping site and addition of solar panels.
It is pellucid that there has been addition of a farm shop, just beside the fruit trees and the track has been made into a road that connects to a barn. In the north side of the farm, there are major changes that is visible which are addition of a parking in north-west and south-east, companied by a huge camping field and solar panels on the north-east side of the farm.
Moving further, the barn in the south-west is moved in the middle of the farm connected to a two way road. The past barn is converted into a holiday cottages. Besides, all these major changes in the plan; few things are same which includes soft fruits area, vegetables area, the farmhouse and the chickens area. Overall, there are many additions to the present plan of Beechwood farm.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers the main features of the maps, identifying key changes such as the camping site, solar panels, and the relocation of the barn. However, the description of the layout is sometimes imprecise, such as stating the barn was moved 'in the middle of the farm' when it appears to be in a different location. While the overview is present, it lacks a bit of detail regarding the spatial relationships between the new features. The response addresses all parts of the task, but the reporting of features could be more systematic to ensure clarity for the reader.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The response is organised into logical paragraphs, moving from an overview to specific details. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Taking a general overview', 'It is pellucid that', and 'Moving further', which help guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or forced. The referencing is generally clear, though the flow between sentences could be improved to create a more natural progression of information. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction, body, and conclusion.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with some attempts at less common items like 'pellucid' and 'elucidate'. However, 'pellucid' is an unusual choice in this context, sounding slightly unnatural. There are some minor collocation issues, such as 'replacement of the sheep's area to a camping site' (should be 'with') and 'addition of a parking' (should be 'parking area' or 'car park'). While the range is sufficient to convey the main points, more precise terminology for map descriptions would improve the score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('the major changes... is', 'there are major changes that is visible') and missing articles ('addition of a parking'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication. The writer demonstrates an attempt at complex structures, but control over these is inconsistent. Improving accuracy in basic subject-verb agreement and article usage would significantly enhance the quality of the writing.
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