Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-10

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows a town square and surrounding area in 2014 and the plans for development of the area to be completed by 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 7.0)

The maps illustrate information provide about , the layout of a town square and its surrounding area in 2014, alongside the redevelopment plans completed by 2020.

Overall, the area underwent significant modernization, transforming from a primarily open, recreational space with basic dining and shopping facilities into a highly urbanized, pedestrian-friendly zone focused on retail and structured seating.

By having cursory glance it is vivid that ,In 2014, the central town square featured a roundabout in the middle, an open-air bandstand to the northeast, and a surrounding grass area. To the north sat a town hall and a supermarket, while the western side was occupied by a clothing restaurant and various shops. The southern edge contained a café alongside an 18th-century monument. Pedestrian access was available only via a narrow path leading in from the eastern road

moving further ahead ,By 2020, the layout was extensively modified. The central roundabout and the 18th-century monument remained in their original locations, but the grass area and bandstand were removed. They were replaced by a paved pedestrian zone featuring two new public seating areas in the north and an outdoor stage. The original narrow pedestrian access from the east was expanded into multiple wide, designated pedestrian walkways entering from both the east and south .The surrounding buildings also changed significantly. The northern supermarket was converted into a department store, and the clothing restaurant on the west side became a larger clothing store. The single café on the southern border was removed to make way for an array of smaller retail shops that now line the entire southern and southwestern perimeter of the square.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have provided a clear and accurate summary of the main features shown in the maps. You successfully identified the key changes, such as the removal of the bandstand and grass area, and the conversion of buildings into retail spaces. The overview is well-constructed, providing a clear summary of the transformation. You have made effective comparisons between the 2014 and 2020 layouts, ensuring all parts of the prompt are addressed. The information is logically selected and presented, making the development of the area easy to follow for the reader.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear progression from the introduction to the overview and then to the detailed body paragraphs. You use a variety of cohesive devices such as 'By 2020', 'In 2014', and 'moving further ahead' to guide the reader. However, some transitions are slightly informal or awkward, such as 'By having cursory glance it is vivid that'. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the initial state from the planned developments. Referencing is generally clear, though some minor improvements in sentence-level flow would enhance the overall cohesion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for describing maps and urban development, such as 'modernization', 'pedestrian-friendly', 'perimeter', and 'designated'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'clothing restaurant' (which is likely a misinterpretation of the map legend) and the slightly unnatural phrasing 'By having cursory glance'. Despite these minor slips, the vocabulary is sufficient to convey precise meaning throughout the report, and you successfully avoid repetitive language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. There are some minor punctuation and grammatical errors, such as the unnecessary comma after 'provide about' and the awkward spacing in 'vivid that ,In 2014'. Additionally, the phrase 'By having cursory glance' is missing an article. However, these errors are infrequent and do not impede communication. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and you demonstrate good control over complex structures when describing the changes in the town square.

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