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 map illustrates the layout of Beachwood in 1950 and at the present time
Overall, the farm has undergone substantial Development. While agriculture activities occupied in 1950, the modem layout features a wider Variety of land uses, Including Recreational facilities expend a Residential areas. In addition sheep location was develop for tourism and green Energy, while Retaining Its Original fruit Production.
in 1950, the largest section of the Farm was devoted to sheep location in the North-East part of the site. to the South-west of this area were fields used for Fruit trees, soft fruits and Vegetables, all of which were connected by a The Tracks. The farm house and barn were located in the south-east with the Chicken Nearby. The farm was bordered by a River to the south and west. while main Road Ran along the North side
Today, Significant changes can be observed Across the site. The area previously used for sheep farming has been Converted in to Camping area and Solar panel Installation Also done with parking. furthermore, the track system has been modernised as a Road for Access throughout the farm. In addition Holiday Cottages were added in the Place of Old Barn and the barn moved to the left side of the farm house.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response successfully identifies the main features and provides a clear overview of the changes. You have highlighted the shift from agricultural use to a mix of tourism and energy production. However, some details are slightly inaccurate or under-developed; for instance, the description of the barn's relocation is a bit vague, and the mention of 'solar panel installation' is good, but the overall summary could benefit from more precise comparisons of the spatial layout. You have covered all parts of the task well, but ensure that the specific locations of new features are described with greater clarity to reach a higher band.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. The progression of ideas is generally clear. You use some cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Furthermore', and 'While', which help the flow. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical, and there are occasional issues with referencing and paragraph structure. For example, the transition between the description of the 1950s layout and the current layout could be smoother. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring they are used more naturally would enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'substantial development', 'recreational facilities', and 'modernised'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and incorrect capitalization (e.g., 'Development', 'Variety', 'Including', 'Retaining', 'Significant', 'Across'). These errors, along with phrases like 'sheep location' (which is not natural English), indicate a need for more precise vocabulary usage. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning, the frequent capitalization errors and occasional imprecise collocations prevent a higher score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'agriculture activities occupied in 1950' (should be 'agricultural activities were present'), 'sheep location was develop' (should be 'developed'), and 'Converted in to' (should be 'into'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the random capitalization of words mid-sentence. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to be noticeable. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct preposition usage, and consistent sentence-level punctuation.
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