Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-07-31
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The plans below show a college cafe before it was redesigned and how it looks now.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The plans below show a college cafe before it was redesigned and how it looks now.
Student answer (Band 7.0)
The plans depict changes made after renovation in cafe located in the college.
Overall, initial design of the cafe was simple, and a lot of areas were not utilized, which can be seen after redesign that the cafe was modernized, and all the spaces were used appropriately making it attractive for students to visit.
The cafe before redesigned appeared to be with basic instances which include a large hall for tables and chairs to be seated by visitors and towards the end there is a waste bin and toilets constructed. Adjacent to it there was a spacious area for staff dining rooms. Towards the other side of the end there is a kitchen connecting to serving area for all food and drinks.
However, the new designed cafe was more alike to bistro, where we can find light meals and drinks. In the cafe the kitchen remained same but with new counter for hot meals attached to it. The main hall were visitors sit included with salad bar, coffee bar and take away food sections replacing staff dining rooms. Toilets and recycling bins were not replaced, but there was an interesting outdoor seating arrangement with a barbecue counter which may attract students and also provide more sitting space without overcrowding.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response covers all key features of the cafe redesign, including the addition of new facilities like the salad bar and outdoor seating, and the repurposing of the staff dining area. The overview is clear and highlights the main trend of modernization. However, the report could be improved by providing more specific comparisons between the two layouts, such as the exact location of the new features relative to the old ones. While the main features are identified, the description of the 'before' state is slightly repetitive, and the summary could benefit from a more analytical approach to the spatial changes rather than just listing the features.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The essay is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. The progression of ideas is clear, moving from the initial state to the redesigned state. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'However', 'Adjacent to it', and 'Towards the other side', which help guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing could be smoother. For instance, the phrase 'The cafe before redesigned' is slightly awkward. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate and the information is presented in a way that is easy to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'modernized', 'repurposed', and 'arrangement' used correctly. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'basic instances' and 'more alike to bistro', which sound unnatural. The student attempts to use a range of vocabulary related to the topic, but the precision is occasionally lacking. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on more sophisticated collocations and avoid slightly awkward phrasing when describing the layout changes.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'in cafe located in the college' (missing articles), 'The main hall were visitors sit' (subject-verb agreement), and 'The cafe before redesigned' (incorrect participle usage). While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. The student demonstrates an attempt at complex structures, but control over these is inconsistent. Improving the accuracy of articles and verb forms would significantly enhance the quality of the writing.
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