Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-10

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 6.0)

The two maps compares the route way to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010.

Overall, The map of the city hospital has been considerably modified over the three years.The location of the city hospital and ring road to the north has not been altered. The position of the bus stop has been transfered to the opposite dirtection; in addition, three roundabouts have been constructed.

In 2007, the ring road is next to the city hospital and there was a car parking area for all of the citizens. The access to the city hospital is through the city road by taking a corner turn, in contrast there were two roundabouts in the way to the medical centre. In 2010, the parking area that was for the staff and public three years ago, was adjusted as a separate car park for both staff and the public. The bus stop in the east was replaced to the west adjacent to the roundabouts. In the place of the bus stop, a circular junction was built in modified map.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the maps, including the addition of roundabouts and the relocation of the bus stop. However, the description of the car park is slightly confusing; the student mentions it was for 'all citizens' in 2007 and then 'adjusted' in 2010, but the map shows a clear division into staff and public parking in the later version. While the key changes are identified, the comparison could be more precise regarding the specific road layout changes. The overview is present but could be more effectively integrated to highlight the most significant transformation, which is the increased complexity of the road network.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. Cohesive devices such as 'in addition', 'in contrast', and 'in the place of' are used to link ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the paragraphing could be improved by separating the 2007 and 2010 descriptions more distinctly to enhance readability. The referencing is generally clear, though the flow between the description of the parking area and the bus stop in the final paragraph is somewhat abrupt. Overall, the information is presented in a coherent manner.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with terms like 'modified', 'constructed', and 'adjacent' used correctly. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'route way' instead of 'road access' or 'routes', and 'transfered' (spelling error) instead of 'relocated'. The phrase 'taking a corner turn' is unnatural in this context. While the student attempts to use specific terminology related to maps, the range is somewhat limited. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on more precise collocations and ensure spelling accuracy for technical terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'The two maps compares' (subject-verb agreement) and 'replaced to the west' (incorrect preposition/verb choice). The use of articles is occasionally inconsistent, such as 'in modified map'. Despite these errors, the meaning remains clear throughout the text, and the errors do not significantly impede communication. The student demonstrates a reasonable control of basic grammar, but more complex structures are needed to demonstrate higher proficiency.

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