Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-22

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 two maps compare the layout of Beechwood Farm in 1950 with its present-day appearance.

Overall, Beechwood Farm has undergone considerable redevelopment. While the fruit trees, soft fruits, vegetables and farmhouse have remained in the same locations, several facilities have been added or modernised, and some areas have been converted for commercial and tourism purposes.

In 1950, the track of the beechwood farm contained a fruits trees, soft fruits, vegetables, barn, sheep area and a chicken area.

Today, a number of significant changes can be seen. The barn area has been relocated further to the left side of the farmhouse and chicken area. New solar panels, parking, camping field, Farm shop have been built. An additional track has changed into a road. Moreover block of holiday cottages has also been constructed.

Meanwhile, the fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables remain largely unchanged, as does the farmhouse and chicken area. The most notable redevelopment on the top right corner of the map is the transformation. Overall, Beechwood Farm has become more modern and visitor-friendly.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all key features of the maps, including the retention of original elements and the addition of new facilities. You have successfully identified the main trends, such as the modernization and commercialization of the site. However, the description of the changes is slightly repetitive, and some details, such as the specific locations of the new buildings, could be more precisely described to enhance the comparison. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the transformation, meeting the requirements for a Band 6.5 or 7.0 response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that separate the past from the present. The use of cohesive devices like 'While', 'Meanwhile', and 'Moreover' helps to guide the reader. However, the transition between the third and fourth paragraphs is slightly abrupt, and the referencing of locations (e.g., 'left side of the farmhouse') could be more precise to improve the flow of information. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate and the progression of ideas is clear.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'redevelopment', 'modernised', and 'visitor-friendly'. There are some minor errors in word choice and phrasing, such as 'the track of the beechwood farm' and 'a fruits trees' (plural/article mismatch). While you attempt to use more specific vocabulary, some of these errors slightly detract from the precision of your report. Expanding your range of collocations related to map descriptions would help elevate your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical slips, particularly with articles ('the track', 'a fruits trees', 'a block of holiday cottages') and pluralization. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher band score. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of definite and indefinite articles when describing specific features on a map.

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