Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-30

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 compare the original layout of Beechwood Farm in 1950 with its current form.

Overall, the farm has undergone major changes, most notably the sheep area, which became divided into a camping field and solar panel area. Furthermore, they have switched the barn place and made some transformations in the fruit tree site. The track developed and became a road.

Solar panels and a camping field were established in the initial sheep area to attract visitors and enhance the sustainability of the site, and they have added two different parking spots for each place. Furthermore, the initial pathway was a simple track and now has become a principal road.

Moreover, in the southern side, a small farm shop in the fruit tree area have been added, and they have switched the place of the main barn. Also, they have cut the ancient barn into three pieces and made there a place for holiday cottages. The river and the car road remained as before.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

The response successfully addresses the task by comparing the two maps of Beechwood Farm in 1950 and today. An overview is provided in the second paragraph, highlighting major transformations such as the replacement of the sheep area with a camping field and solar panels, the conversion of the track into a road, and the addition of holiday cottages. Key features are reported, such as the new farm shop, parking areas, and changes to the barn layout. However, some descriptions contain slight inaccuracies, such as stating that they 'cut the ancient barn into three pieces' when the old barn remains and holiday cottages were built in that general vicinity. Overall, the main features and comparisons are adequately covered, meeting the requirements of a Band 6.5 to 7.0 range.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a clear overall arrangement with information grouped logically. It begins with an introductory statement, follows with a concise overview paragraph, and then breaks down specific spatial developments in the third and fourth paragraphs. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Furthermore', 'Moreover', and 'Also', although some transitions feel a bit mechanical or repetitive in structure. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate general overview points from specific locational changes. Referencing is generally clear, allowing the reader to follow the spatial transformations across the two maps without significant difficulty.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully employing terms like 'layout', 'transformations', 'sustainable', and 'established'. There are some awkward lexical choices and phrasing, such as 'switched the barn place' instead of 'relocated the barn', and 'cut the ancient barn into three pieces', which detracts from precision. Spelling is generally accurate throughout the response. While less common lexical items are attempted, inaccuracies in word choice and collocation prevent the response from reaching a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

The writer uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, including relative clauses and subordinate clauses (e.g., 'most notably the sheep area, which became divided...'). There are some grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, such as 'a small farm shop in the fruit tree area have been added' (subject-verb agreement error with 'shop' and 'have') and 'switched the place of the main barn'. However, these errors do not impede communication, and the sentence variety shows a reasonable control of grammar and punctuation.

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