Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

The maps illustrate the differences beetween Beechwood farm in 1950 and its developments today.

Overall, there have been a lot of changes in the farm throughout the period. Beechwood farm has been transformed from a purely agricultural site into a multi-functional farm featuring farming, tourism and renewable energy facilities.

Firstly, the most noticeable change has happend in the largest area for sheep farming. In 1950 the majority of the farm was used for animal husbandry, sheep in particular; but first place now is divided into haulves for completely different purposes. To be specific, the first half located in the northeast is constructed into an area covered with solar panels, while looks right at the main road. Besides there are two parking lots in each of those locations.

Secondly, there were also some small developments on the opposite side of road. Whereas most things have been kept originally, such as area for fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables, these is farm shop has been built nearby the main road later.

In the centre, there is a two-turn road which looks similar to a tacingle in the map. a small barn is located there in the end of the left direction road, while these was no special location there in the past. Additionally, in 1950, there was a much bigger barn constructed opposite the parking lot in the energy area. In constrast, the farm house and chiken farming located in the same zone as the cottage, have experienced no significant changes over time. Similarly, there is a long river flowing throught Beechwood farm has stayed relatively the same throught the period.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of the maps, including the transition from agricultural land to a multi-functional site. You provided a clear overview and made relevant comparisons between 1950 and the present day. However, some descriptions are slightly imprecise; for instance, referring to the sheep farming area being divided into 'haulves' (halves) is a bit vague, and the description of the road as a 'tacingle' (triangle) is confusing. To reach a higher band, ensure that spatial descriptions are more accurate and that you clearly distinguish between the specific zones mentioned in the prompt, such as the energy area versus the tourism facilities.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use transition signals like 'Firstly', 'Secondly', and 'In contrast' to guide the reader. However, some cohesive devices are used awkwardly, such as 'these is farm shop has been built', which disrupts the flow. Additionally, the referencing is occasionally unclear, particularly when describing the central road and the barn locations. While the paragraphing is appropriate, the internal cohesion within sentences needs to be tightened to ensure a smoother progression of ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'agricultural site', 'multi-functional', and 'animal husbandry'. However, there are several spelling errors ('beetween', 'happend', 'chiken', 'throught', 'tacingle') and word-choice inaccuracies ('haulves', 'these is farm shop'). These errors are noticeable but do not prevent the reader from understanding the overall message. To improve, focus on proofreading for common spelling mistakes and ensuring that technical terms are used correctly in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is good. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'these is farm shop has been built', 'there is a long river flowing throught Beechwood farm has stayed', and 'these was no special location'. These errors indicate a lack of control over subject-verb agreement and relative clauses. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these slips prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focus on mastering basic sentence construction before attempting more complex structures.

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