Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-24

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 below illustrate the access to the city hospital in 2007 and 2010.

Let's begin with the updated map. The area of updated map has been increased. They added a separate car parking area for the public on the east side of the hospital, and gave them access from the ring road. The staff car parking is in the same place. They added two new roundabouts on the hospital road to reduce traffic congestion. Additionally, they provided a separate place on southwest side for the bus station and linked it to both roundabouts.

In contrast, the previous car parking was quite simple. There were many bus stops on the hospital road. On the southeast side of the hospital, there were parking areas for citizens and doctors. The city road connected to the hospital road without any roundabouts.

Overall, the map in 2010 has more features than the previous one. The new map provides easy access to the hospital and also facilitates the public and staff by providing their own parking and a specific place for the bus station

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the maps, such as the addition of roundabouts, the relocation of the bus station, and the changes to parking facilities. However, the report lacks a clear overview of the most significant changes, which is a requirement for a high band score. The description is somewhat fragmented, and the comparison between 2007 and 2010 could be more integrated. While the main features are identified, the analysis is slightly superficial, focusing more on listing changes than synthesizing the information to highlight the overall transformation of the hospital's road access.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, body paragraphs for the changes, and a concluding summary. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'In contrast' and 'Additionally', though some transitions feel a bit mechanical. The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the internal structure of the paragraphs could be improved to better link the specific changes to the overall layout of the hospital area. The referencing is mostly clear, though the distinction between the two time periods could be more consistently maintained throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing for a clear description of the maps. You use terms like 'traffic congestion', 'roundabouts', and 'facilitates' appropriately. However, the range is somewhat limited and repetitive, particularly in the use of 'added' and 'map'. To reach a higher band, you should aim for more precise and varied vocabulary to describe spatial changes, such as 'constructed', 'relocated', 'extended', or 'transformed'. There are no significant spelling errors, and the word choice is generally accurate enough to convey the intended meaning without difficulty.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While most sentences are grammatically correct, there are some minor errors, such as 'The area of updated map has been increased' (missing an article) and 'facilitates the public and staff by providing their own parking' (slightly awkward phrasing). The control of grammar is generally good, and these errors do not impede communication. To improve, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex structures, such as passive voice constructions or relative clauses, to describe the changes more fluidly.

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