Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-19

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 provided pair of maps illustrates the structural changes to Beechwood Farm between 1950 and the present day.

Overall, it is clear that the area underwent significant transformation, with several facilities being introduced and some existing features being removed or replaced.

Looking at the northeast and central area, major development took place in sheep area. Solar panels were added at the northeast corner along with a parking space. Similarly, Camping field was constructed and a Farm shop was erected, a parking space is introducted infront of farm shop . Subsequently, a tree was planted behind camping field.

Turning to the remaining areas, The former barn area was replaced by holiday cottages. The existing track was developed to road which connects every part. The existing barn was shifted to south direction. However, areas like furit trees, soft fruits, chickens and farmhouse remained unchanged, which means northwest part of the map is not developed significantly.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers the main features of the maps well, identifying key changes such as the addition of the camping field, farm shop, and solar panels, as well as the conversion of the barn into cottages. The overview is clear and highlights the significant transformation of the site. However, the description of the 'sheep area' is slightly vague, and some details, such as the specific location of the new road, could be more precisely described to fully capture the spatial changes. Overall, the response addresses the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on different areas of the farm. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Looking at', 'Turning to', and 'However', which help guide the reader through the comparison. While the paragraphing is appropriate, some transitions between sentences within paragraphs feel slightly mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, though the flow could be improved by using more varied linking phrases to connect the developments described in the second paragraph.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'structural changes', 'significant transformation', and 'erected' used correctly. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'introducted' (a spelling error) and 'furit' (spelling). Additionally, the phrase 'developed to road' is slightly unnatural; 'converted into a road' or 'upgraded to a road' would be more precise. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey the necessary information, but it lacks the sophistication required for a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, including missing articles ('infront of farm shop', 'behind camping field') and tense inconsistencies or awkward phrasing ('is introducted'). While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. The use of passive voice is appropriate for a report of this nature, but the control over sentence structure and punctuation needs to be more consistent to reach the next band level.

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