Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-28
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 maps illustrate the layout of Beechwood Farm in 1950 and at present time.
Overall, there has been substantial redevelopments over the year. Previously majority of the farm was allocated for agricultural activities, which now serve a variety of purpose, such as recreational activities and residential areas.
In 1950, major portion of the farm on the north-eastern side was assigned for sheep grazing, and in south-western side to farming of fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables, all connected by tracks. The south-eastern side has a barn, with adjacent farmhouse and a chicken enclosure nearby. The farm has river on south and west borders and a main road towards the north.
The modern farm has undergone significant modifications, the sheep grazing area in north-eastern side now serves as a leisure place, with camping field and solar panel installation on the right corner, and an attached parking at the bottom. Another parking can also be seen at the main entrance.
The tracks are now properly contructed and connect different areas of farm. The agricultural areas of fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables still holds the same place, reflecting the farm's transition from a predominantly agricultural site to a more diversified rural complex. The south-east corner is reorganized, it now has residential place named, holiday cottages, below it is farmhouse and an adjacent chicken enclosure, and a well contructed road reaching the barn.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5
The response successfully covers all parts of the task by comparing the layout of Beechwood Farm in 1950 with its modern-day configuration. The candidate provides a clear overall summary noting the shift from purely agricultural activities to a diversified rural complex. Key features such as the retention of fruit trees and vegetables, the introduction of a camping field and solar panels, and the addition of holiday cottages are all accurately reported. The comparison is well-integrated, though a few minor details, such as the exact placement of the farm shop, are omitted or generalized. Overall, the information is well-selected and directly addresses the visual data.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5
The essay is logically organized with a clear overall progression. It begins with an introductory statement and an effective overview paragraph, followed by separate body paragraphs detailing the past layout and the modern-day changes. Paragraphing is used appropriately. Cohesive devices are generally employed effectively, such as 'Previously' and 'The modern farm has undergone significant modifications', though occasional referencing can feel slightly mechanical. Progression is clear throughout, guiding the reader smoothly from past to present features.
Lexical Resource: Band 6.0
The candidate demonstrates an adequate to good range of vocabulary suitable for an academic task 1 response, using terms such as 'substantial redevelopments', 'diversified rural complex', and 'agricultural activities'. There are occasional lexical and collocation errors, such as 'substantial redevelopments over the year' (instead of 'years') and 'vegetables still holds the same place' (subject-verb agreement/word choice). However, the vocabulary is sufficient to convey precise meanings regarding spatial changes, and errors do not impede communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5
The response exhibits a mix of simple and complex sentence forms. While there are frequent error-free sentences, several grammatical and spelling errors occur throughout the text, such as 'Previously majority' (missing article), 'serve a variety of purpose' (pluralization error), and 'contructed' (spelling). Punctuation is generally acceptable, and complex structures are attempted with varying degrees of success (e.g., participial clauses like 'reflecting the farm's transition'). These errors are non-systematic and rarely impede overall understanding.
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