Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)
The maps illustrate the layout of Beechwood Farm in 1950 and at the present time.
Overall, there has been substantial redevelopment over the years. Previously, the majority of the farm was allocated for agricultural activities, which now serve a variety of purposes, such as recreational activities and residential areas.
In 1950, a major portion of the farm on the north-eastern side was assigned for sheep grazing, and the south-western side for fruit tree farming, soft fruits, and vegetables, all connected by tracks. The south-eastern side has a barn, with an adjacent farmhouse and a chicken enclosure nearby. The farm has a river on the south and west borders and a main road towards the north.
The modern farm has undergone significant modifications; the sheep grazing area on the north-eastern side now serves as a leisure area, with a camping field and a solar panel installation in the right corner, and an attached parking area at the bottom. Another parking area can also be seen at the main entrance.
The tracks are now properly constructed and connect different areas of the farm. The agricultural areas of fruit trees, soft fruits, and vegetables still hold the same place, reflecting the farm's transition from a predominantly agricultural site to a more diversified rural complex. The south-east corner has been reorganized, as it now has a residential area named Holiday Cottages; below it is a farmhouse and an adjacent chicken enclosure, and a well-constructed road reaching the barn.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5
The candidate provides a clear and well-structured overview of the changes at Beechwood Farm between 1950 and the present day. All main features are effectively selected and reported, such as the conversion of the sheep grazing area into a camping field, solar panels, and parking spaces, alongside the retention of the crop areas and the addition of holiday cottages and a farm shop. Comparisons are well integrated, noting how the agricultural zones remain while the surrounding functions have diversified. The response successfully addresses all parts of the visual data prompt without any significant omissions or misinterpretations.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear overall progression. An introductory paragraph sets out the general transformation, followed by a well-structured body paragraph detailing the 1950 layout, and concluding with a comprehensive description of the modern changes. Cohesive devices are used effectively and naturally, such as 'Previously', 'Overall', and 'The modern farm has undergone significant modifications', ensuring smooth transitions between sentences and paragraphs. Paragraphing is logical, with each section dedicated to a distinct chronological or thematic focus.
Lexical Resource: Band 7.0
The candidate demonstrates a wide and flexible range of vocabulary suited to describing maps and geographical changes, using appropriate terms like 'substantial redevelopment', 'predominantly agricultural site', 'diversified rural complex', and 'solar panel installation'. Word choices and collocations are generally accurate and natural, such as 'allocated for agricultural activities' and 'reorganized'. There are only occasional minor slips, but the vocabulary successfully conveys precise spatial relationships and transformations throughout the two maps.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.5
A wide variety of complex sentence structures is employed with good control, demonstrated in sentences such as 'Previously, the majority of the farm was allocated for agricultural activities, which now serve a variety of purposes...' and 'The agricultural areas of fruit trees, soft fruits, and vegetables still hold the same place, reflecting the farm's transition...' The majority of sentences are error-free, and grammatical accuracy is maintained throughout. Minor mechanical or phrasing slips are very rare and do not impede communication in any way.
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