Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-21

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 given maps illustrates the site of a farm in 1950 and the same site in present.

Overall, several changes can be noticed in this development. The farm has been considerably developed adding many facilities and accommodation. The fruit trees, soft fruits and farming have remained the same but many other access is added.

In 1950, the northern part of the farm have remained the same consisting of many agricultural area such as fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetable. The agricultural area is surrounded by river in lest side and a track in the right side. The track leads to several farmhouses.

In present, the farm has considerably developed adding many facilities. The northern part of the farm contain fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables. A farm shop and parking area has been added in the left and right side of the road. The road leads to a junction where the barn has been relocated while holiday cottages has build. At the north east site of a farm a camping field has been added along with solar panels and parking area.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the maps, identifying the key changes such as the addition of the farm shop, holiday cottages, and camping field. However, the description is somewhat repetitive and lacks a clear, analytical focus. For instance, the statement that the northern part 'remained the same' is inaccurate, as the maps show significant changes in the layout and surrounding infrastructure. While the main features are highlighted, the comparison between the two time periods could be more precise. The overview is present but could be more effectively integrated to highlight the most significant trends, such as the shift from purely agricultural use to a more diversified, tourism-oriented site.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is organized into logical paragraphs, moving from an introduction and overview to specific details of the 1950 and present-day maps. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'In 1950' and 'In present', though some transitions feel a bit mechanical. The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the referencing is occasionally imprecise, such as the phrase 'the northern part of the farm have remained the same', which contradicts the visual evidence. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two time periods, which helps the reader follow the development of the site over time.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, using terms like 'relocated', 'accommodation', and 'infrastructure' (implied). However, there is a reliance on basic descriptors and some repetitive phrasing, such as 'considerably developed' and 'added'. There are also minor errors in word choice, such as 'in lest side' (likely meant 'left') and 'has build' (should be 'have been built'). To reach a higher band, the student should incorporate more precise geographical and descriptive vocabulary, such as 'transformed', 'diversified', or 'situated in the north-eastern quadrant'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent, for example, 'The given maps illustrates' (should be 'illustrate') and 'the northern part... have remained' (should be 'has remained'). There are also errors in passive voice construction, such as 'holiday cottages has build' (should be 'have been built'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the main points, they are frequent enough to limit the score. More attention to verb tenses and pluralization is needed.

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