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 fruits trees, soft fruits, vegetables, a 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 been converted into a road. Moreover a 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 successfully covers the key features of the maps, providing a clear overview of the changes from 1950 to the present day. You have identified the main trends, such as the addition of commercial facilities and the modernization of the site. However, the description of the changes is slightly imprecise in places; for example, stating the barn was 'relocated' is inaccurate as the map shows a new barn structure in a different location rather than a simple move. Additionally, some specific details, such as the exact nature of the 'transformation' in the top right corner, are mentioned but not clearly described. Overall, the response effectively highlights the main differences and provides a coherent summary.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Meanwhile', 'Moreover', and 'Overall' helps to guide the reader through the comparison. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the specific details. However, the flow between sentences could be improved; some transitions feel slightly mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, although the connection between the 'track' and the 'road' could be more explicitly explained to improve the logical progression of the description.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, such as 'redevelopment', 'modernised', 'converted', and 'visitor-friendly'. There is an attempt to use less common items, which is positive. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'the track of the beechwood farm contained fruits trees' (a track is a path, not the farm itself) and 'the barn area has been relocated' (which is not strictly accurate based on the visual evidence). Despite these minor issues, the vocabulary is adequate to convey the intended meaning clearly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'the track of the beechwood farm contained fruits trees' (pluralization error) and 'Moreover a block of holiday cottages has also been constructed' (missing comma after the transition). While these errors are present, they do not impede communication. You have attempted to use passive voice and complex structures, which shows a good level of control. To reach a higher band, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and consistent punctuation after introductory cohesive devices.

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