Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-22

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 chart illustrates two layouts which deatils road access to a city hospital previously in the year 2007 and reinforcements made in 2010. The redesign incorporates bus station as well as public car park area for general public accessibilty.

On observation, The bus stop which was previously on both the sides east and west is alloted a seperate station in the lower west area. The addition of roundabouts works more effectively for patients and visitors to have a systematic route to follow. The redesign also consist of two designated spaces for staff car parking in the southern eastern part as well as public car parking area in the north east with seperate entrance directly in the city hospital to avoid unnecessary traffic in near the hospital.

Overall, the ringroad and city road remains unchanged. We can state that the layout shift from more open, sparse space is redesigned to more functional, high - capacity environment.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response provides a clear overview of the changes between 2007 and 2010. You successfully identified the main features, such as the introduction of roundabouts, the new bus station, and the separation of staff and public parking. However, the report lacks precision in describing the spatial changes. For instance, stating the bus stop was 'previously on both the sides' is vague, and the description of the new parking locations could be more specific regarding their orientation relative to the hospital buildings. To reach a higher band, ensure that all key features are described with greater clarity and that the comparison between the two maps is more analytical rather than just descriptive.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized into an introduction, a body paragraph detailing the changes, and a concluding summary. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the specific details. Cohesive devices are present, such as 'On observation' and 'The redesign also consist of', though some transitions feel slightly mechanical. The progression of ideas is generally clear, moving from the bus station to the roundabouts and then the parking facilities. To improve, try to use a wider variety of linking words to connect sentences more fluidly, as some transitions currently feel a bit repetitive or forced.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the maps, including terms like 'layouts', 'reinforcements', 'accessibility', and 'systematic route'. There are some minor errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'deatils' (details), 'alloted' (allotted), and 'seperate' (separate). Additionally, 'southern eastern' should be 'south-eastern'. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more careful proofreading. To reach a higher band, aim for more precise collocations and ensure that your spelling is accurate throughout the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('The redesign also consist of' should be 'consists of') and prepositional errors ('in near the hospital' should be 'near the hospital'). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some inconsistencies with capitalization after commas. While the meaning is always clear, the frequency of these minor errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and preposition usage will significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.

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