Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-27
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 plan below depicts the picture of beechwood farm back in 1950 and the development which occurred as of today.
Overall, major development took place in the beechwood farm as compared to 1950, which are introduction of solar panels, camping field, also the track routes are now developed into a proper road which are connected to the new amenities available in the farm.
To begin with, the sheep farm is now a place for solar panels on the top right corner followed by camping fields which is connected to the road as well parking slots are being built near the camping field. Whereas fruit trees area is now shared between two as little place is allocated to the farm shop. Furthermore, the barn is now replaced with holiday cottages on the right end corner.
Moreover, the roads are now connected to the barn which is located just beside the farmhouse. Lastly, the area of soft fruits, vegetables, farmhouse remains untouched over the years.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers the main features of the maps, identifying key changes such as the introduction of solar panels, camping fields, and the conversion of the barn into holiday cottages. However, the description is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, analytical comparison. For instance, stating that the farmhouse remains 'untouched' is accurate, but the report could be improved by grouping features more logically (e.g., agricultural vs. recreational changes) rather than listing them sequentially. While all parts of the task are addressed, the overview is slightly repetitive, and some details, such as the specific location of the farm shop, could be described with greater precision to better highlight the spatial transformation.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression from the overview to specific details. Cohesive devices like 'To begin with', 'Furthermore', and 'Lastly' are used to link ideas; however, some transitions feel slightly forced or mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, though the sentence structure within paragraphs occasionally feels disjointed, particularly in the second paragraph where the transition between the solar panels and the fruit trees could be smoother. Overall, the information is arranged coherently, but the flow between sentences could be more natural to achieve a higher band.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The range of vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing for clear communication of the changes observed. You successfully use terms like 'amenities', 'allocated', and 'replaced'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'track routes are now developed into a proper road' (a more natural phrasing would be 'the track has been upgraded to a road') and 'on the right end corner' (which is slightly redundant). To reach a higher band, aim for more precise descriptive language and avoid repetitive phrasing like 'major development took place'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors that persist. For example, 'which are introduction of solar panels' lacks an article and proper verb agreement, and 'camping fields which is connected' contains a subject-verb agreement error. Additionally, some sentences are slightly awkward, such as 'the sheep farm is now a place for solar panels'. Improving the accuracy of relative clauses and ensuring consistent verb tense usage when describing past versus present states would significantly enhance the quality of the writing.
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