Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-30

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 6.0)

The figures illustrate the changes made in the college cafe and we have to built a comparison by selecting key information and reporting the main features.

Overall, the shape of the building is almost same ,however, there is an additional barbecue area and outdoor seating outside the building.

On the top left corner, there was a serving area with all food and drink on the opposite side of the kitchen it was connected to a hall through a door before cafe was redesigned. Now there is a hot meals area opposite to the kitchen. Moreover, there were two dining rooms ,a small bin and toilets before redesigning, at present those two rooms are converted into take away food and a coffee bar.

Small bin is replaced by larger recycling bins and there is additional salad bar opposite to it.

Previously, only one entrance and exit was there ,but at this point there are two and one of them is connected to the outside seating.

Two pairs of vertical tables and three pairs of horizontal tables are occupying the area beside the barbecue section that was absent before

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the cafe redesign, including the addition of the barbecue area, the conversion of dining rooms, and the changes to entrances. However, the introduction is weak as it includes unnecessary instructions rather than a clear summary of the plans. While the main features are identified, the description of the layout is sometimes confusing, such as the reference to 'two pairs of vertical tables', which lacks clarity in relation to the provided visual data. To improve, ensure that the overview highlights the most significant changes, such as the shift from a single-purpose dining area to a more diverse facility with outdoor and takeaway options, rather than just listing individual changes.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of information. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally repetitive. For example, the transition between the description of the rooms and the bins is abrupt. While there is a logical flow from the general layout to specific details, the referencing is sometimes unclear, such as 'those two rooms', which requires the reader to look back to identify which rooms are being discussed. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring clear pronoun referencing would enhance the overall coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing the student to describe the changes clearly. There are some attempts at using specific terminology, such as 'converted' and 'replaced'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'at this point' to describe the current state of the cafe, which is slightly unnatural in this context. To reach a higher band, the student should incorporate more precise descriptive language related to spatial arrangements and facility upgrades, such as 'transformed', 'relocated', or 'expanded'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, particularly with article usage ('a small bin', 'the kitchen') and tense consistency. For instance, 'we have to built' is grammatically incorrect, and 'the shape of the building is almost same' is missing an article. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. The student should focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles when describing physical features of a building.

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