Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

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 grounds of the Beechwood Farm contained fruit trees, soft fruits, vegetables, a barn, a 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, a camping field, and a 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 the chicken area. The most notable redevelopment in 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 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features and provided a clear overview of the changes at Beechwood Farm. You covered both the 1950 layout and the current developments, making relevant comparisons. To reach a higher band, ensure you provide more specific detail when describing the locations. For instance, instead of saying the barn was moved 'further to the left', you could specify its position relative to the new road or the farmhouse. Additionally, ensure that all major changes are highlighted; for example, the removal of the sheep area is a significant detail that was omitted in your description.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that group information by time and theme. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Meanwhile', 'Overall', and 'In 1950' helps guide the reader through the comparison. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the historical context from the modern developments. To improve, ensure that the transition between the description of the new facilities and the summary of unchanged areas is smoother, as the current structure feels slightly repetitive in the final paragraph.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, using terms like 'redevelopment', 'modernised', 'converted', and 'visitor-friendly'. The language is precise enough to convey the necessary information clearly. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations or less common vocabulary related to map descriptions, such as 'superseded', 'dismantled', or 'integrated'. Your word choice is generally accurate and appropriate for an academic report, with no spelling errors that impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

Your grammar is generally accurate, and you use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are error-free, and your control over punctuation is good. There are no significant grammatical errors that hinder understanding. To aim for a higher band, try to vary your sentence structure further by using more passive voice constructions, which are particularly suitable for describing map changes (e.g., 'The barn was relocated' is good, but you could also use 'A new road was constructed where the track previously existed').

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