Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-05

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 blue prints shows map of college cafe and how it looks before and after reconstruction.

Overall, the plans shows major changes were made to separate diffrent dinning spaces and food like hot meals, coffee bar, take away food, salad bar, barbeque and outdoor seating.

To start with, previously cafe had serving area for all kind of foods and dring together in front of kitchen window while, after reconstruction only hot meal serving station is added in front of kitchen. Moreover staff dinning rooms are replaced with take away food court and coffee bar. Furthermore, tables and chair are being kept as it is but after redesigning salab bar is being installed in that room. even location of the toilet is not been changed.

According to the blue print of cafe before reconstruction there was no outdoor dinning and barbeque stand at the college cafe but that major change is been made after redesigning, outdoor seating area is being developed with barbeque station in it. In conclusion this difference are been made to the cafe, which is shown by this blue prints.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response provides a clear overview of the main changes, such as the addition of the outdoor seating and the reconfiguration of the serving areas. You successfully identified the key features, including the new hot meal station, coffee bar, and barbeque area. However, the report lacks precision in describing the spatial layout. For instance, you mention the 'staff dinning rooms' being replaced, but the prompt implies a general redesign of the cafe space. To improve, ensure you use more precise comparative language and avoid over-generalizing. While the main features are covered, the description of the 'before' and 'after' states could be more systematically organized to help the reader visualize the transformation more clearly.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of the description. You use some cohesive devices such as 'To start with', 'Moreover', 'Furthermore', and 'In conclusion'. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly repetitive. Additionally, the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the phrase 'that major change is been made', where the antecedent is not perfectly linked. Paragraphing is present, but the transition between the description of the interior changes and the exterior additions could be smoother to enhance the overall flow of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'reconstruction', 'redesigning', and 'serving station'. However, there are several spelling errors ('blue prints' instead of 'blueprints', 'dinning' instead of 'dining', 'dring' instead of 'drinks', 'salab' instead of 'salad') and some awkward word choices. The vocabulary is generally functional but lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. To improve, focus on using more accurate terminology for describing architectural changes and ensure you proofread for basic spelling errors, which currently detract from the professional tone of the report.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('plans shows', 'difference are been made'), incorrect tense usage ('is been made', 'is not been changed'), and missing articles. While the meaning is generally clear, these persistent errors in basic grammar and passive voice construction prevent the writing from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on mastering the passive voice (e.g., 'was replaced', 'has been installed') and ensuring consistent subject-verb agreement throughout your sentences.

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