Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

The two maps illustrate the structural developments that occurred at beechwood farm between 1950 and the present day.

Overall, the farm has transformed from a traditional agricultural site into a modern, eco-friendly tourist facility. Most of the original farming structures have been replaced for a visitors and renewable energy sources.

In 1950, the northern section was a large field for sheep, which is now a camping field with solar panels and parking. In the west, the fields for fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables are still there, but a new farm shop has been built near the main road.

Major changes happened to the buildings and paths. The long dirt tracks were converted into a proper road system. In the south, the original farmhouse and chicken area stayed in place. However, the old barn was moved to a central spot, and holiday cottages were constructed where the barn used to be.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response effectively identifies the main features of the transformation from an agricultural site to a tourist facility. You have successfully highlighted key changes, such as the conversion of fields into camping areas and the addition of renewable energy sources. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the overall trend. To reach a higher band, ensure that all significant details are covered; for instance, the specific mention of the 'new farm shop' and the 'holiday cottages' is good, but you could further elaborate on the spatial relationships or the specific nature of the 'modern' facilities to provide a more comprehensive report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on specific areas of change. The progression of ideas is easy to follow, and you have used cohesive devices such as 'In 1950', 'In the west', and 'However' to link information effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different aspects of the site's development. The flow between sentences is generally smooth, though some transitions could be more varied to enhance the sophistication of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, such as 'structural developments', 'transformed', 'converted', and 'constructed'. These terms are appropriate for the context of describing map changes. There are no significant spelling errors, and the word choices are generally precise. To improve, try to incorporate more varied synonyms for 'changed' or 'built' to demonstrate a wider lexical range, and ensure that collocations are consistently natural, such as using 'renewable energy infrastructure' instead of just 'renewable energy sources'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The response demonstrates a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You have used passive voice effectively to describe the changes, such as 'have been replaced' and 'were converted'. Most sentences are error-free, and the punctuation is accurate. There are minor slips, such as 'replaced for a visitors', which should be 'replaced to accommodate visitors'. Despite this, the grammatical control is strong, and the errors do not impede communication. Continuing to use a variety of complex structures will help you maintain this high level of accuracy.

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