Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-26

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 7.0)

The map depicts the changes that took place on a farm between 1950 and the present day.

Overall, the farm underwent significant modernization, with several agricultural areas being replaced by facilities for visitors and improved infrastructure. The most notable changes were the introduction of a camping field, holiday cottages, parking areas, a farm shop and solar panels.

In 1950, the eastern section of the farm was occupied by sheep, while a barn and farmhouse were located in the southern part. A track ran from north to south through the farm, with a chicane in the centre. In the northern part, there was a small area containing fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables.

By the present day, substantial changes had taken place. The eastern area had been completely transformed into a camping field. In the southern section, solar panels and a parking area had been added. The original barn and farmhouse area had also been redeveloped, with holiday cottages replacing the former buildings, while the barn had been relocated to the west of the chicane. In addition, a farm shop and another parking area had been constructed in the western part of the farm. The original track had also been converted into roads.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

The response successfully addresses all parts of the task by comparing the 1950 Beechwood Farm layout with the current layout. The overview provided in the second paragraph captures the main global trend—significant modernization from agricultural use to visitor facilities—and highlights key features such as the camping field and holiday cottages. The student accurately reports specific changes, noting that the eastern sheep area became a camping field and that the original track system was converted into roads. However, there are a few minor spatial misreadings compared to the source plan: the student places the solar panels and a parking area in the southern section, whereas the solar panels are in the north-east corner, and the barn was actually relocated rather than simply moved west of the chicane. Despite these minor discrepancies, the overall selection and reporting of main features meet the criteria for a high band.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5

The response exhibits a clear logical progression throughout. It is well-structured into four paragraphs, beginning with an introductory statement, followed by a concise and effective overview, a detailed description of the 1950 layout, and concluding with present-day modifications. Cohesive devices such as 'In 1950', 'while', 'By the present day', and 'In addition' are used appropriately to guide the reader through the spatial and temporal changes. Referencing is generally clear, and paragraphing is managed logically and effectively, ensuring the information flows smoothly from past to present.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.5

The student demonstrates a sufficient and generally flexible range of vocabulary suited to an Academic Task 1 response. Appropriate collocation and less common lexical items are used effectively, such as 'significant modernization', 'agricultural areas', 'redeveloped', and 'substantially transformed'. Word choices are generally precise, though a few minor inaccuracies occur in spatial descriptions (e.g., misplacing the solar panels to the south). Spelling and word formation are entirely accurate, allowing the reader to comprehend the report without difficulty.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.5

The response features a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures, demonstrating control over grammatical forms. The student successfully utilizes past tense forms for the 1950 map ('was occupied', 'ran') and appropriate past perfect and present forms for changes ('had taken place', 'had been completely transformed', 'is situated'). The majority of sentences are error-free, with accurate punctuation and clause structuring. Complex structures are handled with good control, resulting in a fluent and accurate reading experience.

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