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 compare the route to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010.

Overall, the infrastructure underwent significant modernization. The location of the city hospital and ring road to the north has not been altered. The position of the bus stop has been transferred to the opposite direction; in addition, three roundabouts have been constructed.

In 2007, the ring road was 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 center 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 changes to the road layout, the bus stop, and the parking facilities. You have successfully identified the key differences between 2007 and 2010. However, the description of the road access is slightly confusing; for instance, stating that the hospital was 'next to the ring road' in 2007 is accurate, but the explanation of the access routes in 2010 lacks precision. To reach a higher band, ensure that spatial relationships are described with greater clarity, perhaps by using more specific directional language (e.g., 'north-east' or 'south-west') to guide the reader through the changes.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and a body paragraph detailing the changes. You use some cohesive devices such as 'in addition', 'in contrast', and 'in the place of'. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical or forced. For example, the sentence 'In the place of the bus stop, a circular junction was built in modified map' is a bit abrupt and lacks a smooth connection to the previous sentence. Improving the flow between sentences and ensuring that referencing (e.g., 'the latter', 'the former') is used more effectively would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'modernization', 'infrastructure', 'transferred', and 'adjacent'. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'taking a corner turn' and 'in modified map', which sound slightly unnatural. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning, it lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher bands. Try to incorporate more precise collocations related to map descriptions, such as 'the road network was expanded' or 'the layout was reconfigured'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'The position of the bus stop has been transferred to the opposite direction' (which should be 'relocated') and 'the parking area... was adjusted as a separate car park' (which is slightly awkward). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and capitalization errors, such as 'Is' in the middle of a sentence. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more consistent control over complex structures and proofreading for minor slips.

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