Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-19

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 given maps display the roadway connection to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010.

Overall, there are several developments found in the map of 2010. The area of hospital had been enlarged and new spots had been constructed during three years.

First of all, the structure of roads had been changed to provide more routes to the hospital. Two new roundabouts had made on the junction of roads. One is constructed on the intersection of the Ring road with the Hospital road, and second is made on the joining point of the City road with the Hospital road.

In addition to changes in road map, infrastructure of basic facilities had developed. The parking area for staff and public was same in 2007 and had separated in 2010. The new public car parking is located on the right side of hospital and staff car parking is found on the right side of the Hospital road. The bus stops was removed and a whole new bus station was constructed on the left side of the Hospital road.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the maps, identifying the key changes such as the addition of roundabouts, the expansion of the hospital, and the reorganization of parking and transport facilities. The overview is clear and highlights the primary trends. However, the description of the parking changes is slightly inaccurate; the text states the parking was 'same in 2007' and 'separated in 2010', whereas the maps show a clear distinction between staff and public parking in both years, with the main change being the relocation and expansion of these areas. More precise reporting of these spatial changes would have improved the score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on road infrastructure and facilities respectively. Cohesive devices such as 'First of all', 'In addition to', and 'Overall' are used to guide the reader. However, the flow is occasionally hindered by slightly mechanical transitions. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct themes. The referencing is generally clear, though some sentences, such as the description of the roundabouts, could be more smoothly integrated to improve the overall cohesion of the argument.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The range of vocabulary is adequate for the task, using terms like 'infrastructure', 'junction', 'intersection', and 'roundabouts' correctly. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'new spots had been constructed' (which is vague) and 'the bus stops was removed' (subject-verb agreement error). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. The use of 'roadway connection' is acceptable, but more varied terminology regarding urban planning would enhance the lexical profile.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and subject-verb agreement, such as 'Two new roundabouts had made' (should be passive voice: 'had been made') and 'The bus stops was removed' (should be plural: 'were removed'). Additionally, the use of the past perfect tense ('had been enlarged') is often unnecessary in this context, as simple past would be more appropriate for describing historical changes. These errors do not impede communication but occur frequently enough to limit the score.

See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.

Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.