Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-07
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant.
Student answer (Band 7.5)
The maps illustrate changes made to the road access system around a city hospital between 2007 and 2010.
Overall, the area became more organized and accessible by 2010. The main developments included the construction of two roundabouts, the addition of a bus station, and the separation of staff and public parking facilities.
In 2007, the hospital was surrounded by a ring road, which was connected to City Road by Hospital Road running from south to north. There were six bus stops located on both sides of Hospital Road. In addition, a single car park serving both staff and the public was situated to the east of Hospital Road, between the hospital and City Road.
By 2010, significant changes had been made. The bus stops along Hospital Road were removed and replaced by a bus station on the western side of the road. This bus station was linked to the ring road by a new access road. Furthermore, two roundabouts were constructed: one at the junction of Hospital Road and City Road, and another where Hospital Road met the ring road.
The parking arrangements were also altered. The former shared car park was converted into a staff car park, while a larger public car park was built on the eastern side of the hospital and connected directly to the ring road.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response is excellent. You have fully addressed all parts of the task by identifying the key changes between 2007 and 2010. Your overview clearly highlights the main trends, such as the increased organization and accessibility of the site. You have successfully selected and reported the main features, including the new roundabouts, the bus station, and the reconfiguration of parking facilities. The comparisons are accurate and well-supported by the visual data provided in the maps. There are no omissions, and the information is presented in a logical, analytical manner that meets the requirements of an Academic Task 1 response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a distinct focus: the introduction, the overview, the 2007 state, and the 2010 developments. You have used cohesive devices effectively, such as 'In addition', 'Furthermore', and 'The former... while...', which help the reader follow the narrative of the changes. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different stages of the timeline. The flow is smooth, and the relationship between the different elements of the map is clearly articulated throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You have demonstrated a wide and precise range of vocabulary appropriate for describing maps and spatial changes. Phrases such as 'significant changes had been made', 'converted into', and 'linked to the ring road' show a high level of control. The vocabulary is natural and sophisticated, allowing for clear and concise descriptions of the infrastructure. There are no noticeable errors in word choice or collocation, and the language used is consistently academic in tone, which is ideal for this type of task.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
Your control over grammatical structures is excellent. You have used a variety of complex sentence forms, including passive voice ('were removed and replaced', 'was converted into') and relative clauses, which are essential for describing processes and changes. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and the punctuation is used correctly throughout. The grammatical accuracy is very high, and there are no slips that impede communication or distract the reader. The structure of the response is sophisticated and demonstrates a high level of proficiency.
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