Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-11

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 given plans illustrate the changes made to a college cafe following its redesign, comparing its previous layout with current arrangements.

Overall, the cafe went through significant changes, with several new facilities and some areas are relocated or repurposed. The most notable new amenities are an outdoor seating area, a salad bar, recycling bins, a coffee bar and a take away food setup.

Previously, the kitchen was present at the upper-left corner with a food and drinks serving area in its front. A staff dining area was present in the center. The main seating area, containing tables and chairs, occupied most of the remaining space. Toilets were present in the bottom-right corner, with bins in front of them.

Following the redesign, the kitchen remains in the upper-left corner, although the serving area is replaced by the hot meals counter. The former staff dining rooms have been removed and replaced by a takeaway food counter and a coffee bar. A salad bar is added at the left wall of the cafe. Toilets are at the same place and the bins in its front are replaced by recycling bins. Finally, the cafe provides new outdoor seating along the lower premises, with new bathrooms.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively addresses the task by providing a clear overview of the changes between the two plans. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the addition of the outdoor seating, salad bar, and coffee bar, while noting the removal of the staff dining area. The comparison between the 'before' and 'after' states is logical and covers all significant modifications. To reach a higher band, ensure that you explicitly highlight the most striking differences or trends in the overview, rather than just listing the changes. The information is accurate and well-selected, providing a comprehensive summary of the visual data provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is well-organized with a clear introduction, a summary paragraph, and two body paragraphs that logically group the information. The progression of ideas is easy to follow, moving from the general layout to specific changes. You use cohesive devices such as 'Previously', 'Following the redesign', and 'Finally' to guide the reader through the comparison. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the description of the original layout from the current one. The flow is smooth, and the relationship between the ideas is clear throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, using terms like 'amenities', 'repurposed', 'relocated', and 'premises'. The word choice is generally precise and appropriate for an academic report. There are no significant spelling errors, and the vocabulary used is sufficient to convey the information clearly. To improve, you could incorporate more varied synonyms for 'present' or 'replaced' to avoid repetition and demonstrate a more sophisticated control of lexical items, such as using 'transformed into' or 'situated'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are error-free, and the grammar is generally accurate. For example, the use of passive voice ('are relocated', 'have been removed') is appropriate for describing changes in a process or plan. There are occasional minor slips, such as 'some areas are relocated' (should be 'have been relocated' or 'were relocated') and 'bins in its front' (should be 'in front of them'). However, these errors do not impede communication and the control of punctuation is good.

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