Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)
The two maps illustrate the difference in the access of roads to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010.
Overall, there was the addition of two roundabouts, one in front of the hospital and the other on the junction of the city road and the hospital road. There were also some amenities included in the modified map.
On the one hand, there was no alteration in the city road but the addition of a roundabout at the junction of the city and hospital roads in 2010. Additionally, the staff car park remained in the same location on the eastern side of the hospital road. On the western side of the hospital road, a new bus station was constructed between the two roundabouts.
Furthermore, on one end of the hospital road, there was the addition of a roundabout that was in front of the hospital. On the eastern side of the hospital, a public car park was constructed. The ring road remained unchanged. The lights on the side of the hospital were removed in the latest map.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response covers all key features of the maps, including the addition of roundabouts, the bus station, and the new car park. The overview is clear and highlights the main changes effectively. However, the description of the hospital road's layout is slightly confusing; for instance, stating there was a roundabout 'in front of the hospital' and another 'at the junction' is accurate, but the spatial relationships could be more precise. The report successfully compares the 2007 and 2010 versions, meeting the requirements of the task well.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on different aspects of the changes. Cohesive devices such as 'On the one hand', 'Additionally', and 'Furthermore' are used to guide the reader through the information. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different types of modifications. The progression of ideas is clear, and the referencing of locations (e.g., 'eastern side', 'western side') helps maintain coherence throughout the description.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is sufficient for the task, using terms like 'amenities', 'junction', 'modified', and 'constructed' accurately. While the range is adequate, it does not consistently demonstrate the 'less common' vocabulary that would push the score into the 8.0 range. The word choices are precise enough to convey the changes clearly without ambiguity. There are no significant errors in spelling or word formation that impede communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are grammatically accurate, and punctuation is handled well. There are occasional minor awkward phrasings, such as 'the difference in the access of roads', which could be more naturally expressed as 'changes to road access'. However, these errors are infrequent and do not cause any difficulty for the reader. The control over grammar is generally strong, supporting clear communication of the visual data.
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