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 given diagram illustrates the layout of Beechwood Farm in the year 1950 and in the present day.

Overall, fruit trees, soft fruits, and vegetables were at their previous locations. They replaced the sheep area for visitor and planted solar panels as well as made parking area fro vehicles.

In 1950, fruit trees, soft fruits, and vegetables were at the western site along with the river. The sheep area was on the northern side of the farm. There was a track between both sides. a barn, a farmhouse, and chickens situated on the southern side.

In the present day, the sheep site was replaced with a camping field for tourists and planted with solar panels. Also, make two parking areas, one on the north side and the other on the eastern side. They made a farm shop with fruit trees. They built a road instead of a track and converted the barn area into holiday cottages. Moreover, made a new barn at the end of the triangular path.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the maps, identifying key changes such as the conversion of the sheep area and the addition of infrastructure. However, the overview is somewhat confusing; for instance, the claim that 'fruit trees... were at their previous locations' is inaccurate, as the map shows significant changes to these areas. Additionally, the description of the new developments is slightly disjointed. To reach a higher band, ensure the overview provides a clearer summary of the most significant trends (e.g., the transition from a purely agricultural farm to a tourist-oriented site) rather than just listing individual changes.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the chronological progression from 1950 to the present day. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally repetitive, such as the frequent starting of sentences with 'In 1950' or 'In the present day'. Some transitions between sentences are abrupt, and the logical flow within paragraphs could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect the changes more fluidly. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs lacks sophisticated cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the reader to understand the changes described. You use relevant terms like 'layout', 'converted', and 'infrastructure-related' concepts. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'planted solar panels' (solar panels are installed, not planted) and 'sheep area for visitor' (which should be pluralized). The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited and relies on basic descriptors. To improve, try to incorporate more precise verbs and nouns related to urban or site planning, such as 'transformed', 'replaced by', or 'designated for'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow. For example, 'They replaced the sheep area for visitor and planted solar panels' lacks a clear subject-verb agreement in context, and 'made parking area fro vehicles' contains a spelling error and missing articles. There are also issues with sentence fragments and missing subjects, such as 'Moreover, made a new barn'. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focus on subject-verb consistency and article usage.

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