Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-26

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 plans illustrate the site of a farm in 1950 and the same site today.

Overall, the site went through some significant changes. The sheep area was replaced by a camping field, and the barn was relocated. Several features, such as soft fruits, vegetables, chickens, and farmhouse remained unchanged.

In 1950, there was a large sheep area, which was replaced by a camping field. The camping field was divided to build solar panels. The barn was also relocated to the corner of the roads, and the size of the barn is also smaller than that of 1950. Areas such as soft fruits, vegetables, farmhouse, and chickens remained unchanged.

A small farm shop was added in the fruit trees area, and a parking space was also added in front of it. Holiday cottages were built where there used to be the barn. Another parking space was built in front of the cottages. Both parking spaces are inside what used to be the sheep area in 1950.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all key features of the task, including the major changes such as the replacement of the sheep area with a camping field and the addition of new facilities like the farm shop and holiday cottages. The overview is clear and identifies the main trends. However, the description of the barn is slightly inaccurate; the text states it was relocated and reduced in size, whereas the visual evidence suggests the original barn was replaced by cottages, and a new, smaller barn was built elsewhere. Additionally, the mention of solar panels is a good detail, but the overall development of the comparison could be more precise regarding the spatial layout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that group information by theme. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'In 1950', 'Overall', and 'A small farm shop was added', which help guide the reader. However, some transitions are a bit repetitive, and the connection between sentences could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to enhance the flow. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the detailed analysis.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing for a clear description of the changes. You successfully use terms like 'relocated', 'remained unchanged', and 'replaced'. However, the range is somewhat limited and relies on fairly basic descriptors. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise vocabulary related to spatial changes, such as 'converted into', 'demolished', 'erected', or 'transformed'. There are no significant spelling errors, and the word choice is generally accurate, though it lacks the sophistication required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are grammatically correct and easy to understand. There are some minor issues with article usage and prepositional phrases, such as 'where there used to be the barn' (which is slightly awkward) and 'in the corner of the roads'. While you attempt complex structures, the control is not entirely consistent. However, these errors do not impede communication, and the overall accuracy is sufficient for a solid band 6.5 performance.

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