Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-18

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 7.0)

The two planes illustrate how the layout of Beechwood Farm has changed between 1950 and the present day.

Overall, the western agricultural areas of the farm have remained largely unchanged, while the eastern part has undergone considerable redevelopment. The sheep area has been disappeared, and the farm has been diversified through the addition of tourism related facilities and solar panels.

Looking first at the features that remained unchanged, the fruit trees, soft fruits, and vegetables remained at their original locations. The river continued to follow the southern boundary of the farm. In addition, the farmhouse and chicken enclosures are still located in the same general area. However, the large area used for sheep has disappeared and has been replaced by a camping field and other new facilities.

Turning to the major developments, the original network of tracks has been replace by roads, providing access to different parts of the farm. The barn has also been relocated from the eastern side to more central position. Furthermore, a far shop and parking area have been built ate the entrance, another parking area and several holiday cottages have been constructed in the eastern section. Finally, solar panels have been installed in the northeastern corner.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively covers all key features of the two maps. You have successfully identified the main trends, such as the stability of the western agricultural area and the significant redevelopment in the east. The inclusion of an overview paragraph is excellent, as it provides a clear summary of the changes. You have made relevant comparisons between the 1950 layout and the present day, such as noting the replacement of sheep areas with tourism facilities. To improve further, ensure that all specific details are accurate; for instance, you mentioned the barn was relocated to a 'more central position', but the map shows it moved to the western side, which is a minor inaccuracy in data reporting.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is well-organized with a logical progression of ideas. You have used a clear paragraph structure, moving from an introduction and overview to specific details about unchanged features and then major developments. Cohesive devices such as 'Looking first at', 'In addition', 'Turning to', and 'Furthermore' are used effectively to guide the reader through the information. The referencing is generally clear, and the flow between sentences is smooth. The paragraphing is appropriate for a report of this nature, contributing to a coherent and easy-to-follow summary.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for describing maps and changes, such as 'redevelopment', 'diversified', 'relocated', and 'constructed'. There are a few minor errors, such as 'The sheep area has been disappeared' (which should be 'has disappeared' as it is an intransitive verb) and 'a far shop' (likely a typo for 'farm shop'). Despite these small slips, the vocabulary is sufficient to convey precise meaning throughout the report. Using more varied synonyms for 'changed' or 'remained' could further enhance the sophistication of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You show a good command of grammatical structures, using a mix of simple and complex sentences effectively. Passive voice is used appropriately to describe the changes (e.g., 'has been replaced', 'have been built'). There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'The sheep area has been disappeared' (incorrect passive usage) and 'ate the entrance' (a typo for 'at'). However, these errors are infrequent and do not impede communication. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and your control over punctuation and sentence structure is generally strong.

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