Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

This map illustrates the variation in the development of the site of a beechwood farm from 1950 to today.

Overall, it can be clearly seen that many advanced changes occur in today's farm like establishment of parking and solar panels.

Firstly, in the center of map, the tracks are replaced by well-established roads. Then, there are two parking areas built i.e, the one is present in north-west corner and other is on the north-east corner of map. Moreover, in the above of map, the sheep area of farm in 1950 is completely changed into two areas that one is park where camping field is held and other is made for solar panels.

Secondly, in below of map, there is one farm shop is developed nearest to fruit trees at south-west corner. In addition, the position of barn area is changed to below the ending of roads. Then, the holiday cottages are built at the previous place of barn. While the other areas such as soft fruits, vegetables area, farmhouse and chicken are same in the position as in 1950.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the maps, identifying key changes such as the addition of parking, solar panels, and the farm shop. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, analytical overview. While the main features are reported, the comparison between 1950 and today could be more sophisticated. For instance, the report lists changes rather than synthesizing them into a cohesive narrative of development. The overview is present but could be more detailed regarding the nature of the transformation (e.g., the shift from agricultural focus to a more commercial/tourist-oriented site).

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on different areas of the map. The use of cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'Moreover', and 'Secondly' helps guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly repetitive or mechanical. Referencing is generally clear, though some spatial descriptions, such as 'in the above of map' or 'in below of map', are awkward and slightly impede the flow of information. Improved use of directional language would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing for the description of map features. There are some attempts at less common vocabulary, such as 'well-established' and 'variation in the development'. However, there are noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'in the above of map' and 'camping field is held'. These errors do not prevent understanding but indicate a limited range of precise descriptive language. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on more natural phrasing for spatial relationships and map-specific terminology.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, particularly with prepositions and articles, such as 'in the center of map' instead of 'in the center of the map' and 'one farm shop is developed' instead of 'a farm shop was developed'. While these errors are frequent, they rarely impede communication. The student demonstrates an ability to construct sentences that convey information clearly, but the lack of consistent accuracy in basic grammar structures limits the score.

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