Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

The maps illustrate how the road access to a city hospital changed over the years, from 2007 to 2010.

Overall, it can be seen that the roads have experienced a significant development, including the roundabouts to manage the traffic. In contrast, car parking facilities were separated for both public and staff members.

In 2007, on the eastern part of the hospital road, there was a common car parking for both staff and public. However, in 2010, this parking had been transformed into a staff parking. An additional parking for the public was created on the eastern part of the city hospital in 2010. In 2007, there were bus stops on both sides of the hospital road, which had been transformed into a separate bus station on the western part of the hospital road.

Additionally, a roundabout was constructed on the southern part of the city hospital, connecting the ring road with the hospital road. Similarly, another roundabout was established on the southern part of the map, connecting the hospital road with the city road to manage the traffic. These two roundabouts connect the bus station with the roads.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response effectively covers the main features of the maps. You have successfully identified the key changes, such as the separation of parking facilities, the introduction of the bus station, and the construction of the roundabouts. The overview is clear and highlights the most significant developments. To reach a higher band, ensure that all spatial references are precise; for instance, you mentioned the public parking was created on the 'eastern part' of the hospital, whereas it is actually on the western side. Accuracy in reporting data is crucial for Task 1. Overall, you have provided a good summary that addresses all parts of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on specific changes. The use of cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'However', and 'Additionally' helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the parking/bus changes from the infrastructure changes. The flow is generally smooth, although some transitions could be more varied to avoid a slightly mechanical feel. The referencing is clear, and the information is presented in a way that is easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the changes, such as 'transformed', 'constructed', 'established', and 'manage the traffic'. This allows for flexibility and precision in your descriptions. There are no significant spelling errors, and the word choice is generally appropriate for an academic report. To improve further, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations or synonyms for common words like 'road' or 'part' to demonstrate a wider lexical range. The current vocabulary is adequate and allows for clear communication of the visual information.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response demonstrates a good control of grammatical structures. You have used a mix of simple and complex sentences, such as the passive construction 'this parking had been transformed' and the participial phrase 'connecting the ring road with the hospital road'. While there are occasional minor slips, such as the tense usage in 'which had been transformed' (which could be simplified to 'which was transformed'), the majority of sentences are error-free. Punctuation is generally accurate, and the grammatical errors present do not impede the reader's understanding of the report.

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