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 replaced in 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 was 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 relocated to the west adjacent to the roundabouts. In the place of the bus stop, a circular junction was built on the map.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the maps, such as the addition of roundabouts and the relocation of the bus stop. You provided a clear overview and made relevant comparisons between 2007 and 2010. However, the description of the parking area is slightly confusing; you mention it was 'for all of the citizens' and then 'for the staff and public', which could be clarified by focusing on the physical changes (e.g., the division into two separate areas). To reach a higher band, ensure that all spatial relationships are described with maximum precision, as some descriptions of locations are slightly vague.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and a body paragraph detailing the changes. You use cohesive devices such as 'in addition', 'in contrast', and 'in the place of' to link ideas. However, the flow between sentences in the second paragraph is occasionally a bit mechanical. The transition between the description of the parking area and the bus stop could be smoother. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate, and the information progresses in a way that is easy for the reader to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'modernization', 'relocated', and 'adjacent'. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'taking a corner turn' and 'in the way to the medical center', which sound slightly unnatural. While you attempt to use more specific vocabulary, some phrases lack the precision required for a higher band. Focusing on more accurate collocations related to map descriptions—such as 'situated at the intersection' or 'transformed into'—would improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'The position of the bus stop has been replaced... in addition, three roundabouts have been constructed.' While most sentences are clear, there are some punctuation and structural errors, such as the comma splice in '...in 2010, the parking area that was for the staff and public three years ago, was adjusted...'. Additionally, some phrasing is slightly awkward, which occasionally impacts the fluidity of the writing. Increasing the variety of complex structures while ensuring grammatical accuracy will help you achieve a higher band.

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